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Access control software is an active control designed to
prevent unauthorized access to data.

The document used by the top management of organizations to delegate authority to the IS audit function is the: A. long-term audit plan. B. audit charter. C. audit planning methodology. D. steering committee minutes.

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Utility programs that assemble software modules needed to execute a machine instruction application program version are: A. text editors. B. program library managers. C. linkage editors and loaders. D. debuggers and development aids.

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of image processing? A. Verifies signatures B. Improves service C. Relatively inexpensive to use D. Reduces deterioration due to handling

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In which of the following phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC) is it the MOST important for the IS auditor to participate? A. Design B. Testing C. Programming D. Implementation

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An organization acquiring other businesses continues using its legacy EDI systems, and uses three separate value added network (VAN) providers. No written VAN agreements exist. The IS auditor should recommend that management: A. obtain independent assurance of the third party service providers. B. set up a process for monitoring the service delivery of the third party. C. ensure that formal contracts are in place. D. consider agreements with third party service providers in the development of continuity plans.

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The primary role of an IS auditor during the system design phase of an application development project is to: A. advise on specific and detailed control procedures. B. ensure the design accurately reflects the requirement. C. ensure all necessary controls are included in the initial design. D. advise the development manager on adherence to the schedule.

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An IS auditor is reviewing the risk management process. Which of the following is the MOST important consideration during this review? A. Controls are implemented based on cost-benefit analysis. B. The risk management framework is based on global standards. C. The approval process for risk response is in place. D. IT risk is presented in business terms.

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During which of the following steps in the business process reengineering should the benchmarking team visit the benchmarking partner? A. Observation B. Planning C. Analysis D. Adaptation

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While copying files from a floppy disk a user introduced a virus into the network. Which of the following would MOST effectively detect the existence of the virus? A: A. scan of all floppy disks before use B. virus monitor on the network file server C. scheduled daily scan of all network drives D. virus monitor on the user's personal computer

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Which of the following is MOST likely to result from a business process reengineering (BPR) project? A. An increased number of people using technology B. Significant cost savings, through a reduction in the complexity of information technology C. A weaker organizational structures and less accountability D. Increased information protection (IP) risk will increase

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Use of asymmetric encryption in an Internet e-commerce site, where there is one private key for the hosting server and the public key is widely distributed to the customers, is MOST likely to provide comfort to the: A. customer over the authenticity of the hosting organization. B. hosting organization over the authenticity of the customer. C. customer over the confidentiality of messages from the hosting organization. D. hosting organization over the confidentiality of messages passed to the customer.

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A digital signature contains a message digest to: A. show if the message has been altered after transmission. B. define the encryption algorithm. C. confirm the identity of the originator. D. enable message transmission in a digital format.

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