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Data integrity testing examines the accuracy, completeness,
consistency and authorization of data. Relational integrity
testing detects modification to sensitive data by the use of
control totals. Domain integrity testing verifies that data
conforms to specifications. Referential integrity testing
ensures that data exists in its parent or original file
before it exists in the child or another file.

Change management procedures are established by IS management to: A. control the movement of applications from the test environment to the production environment. B. control the interruption of business operations from lack of attention to unresolved problems. C. ensure the uninterrupted operation of the business in the event of a disaster. D. verify that system changes are properly documented.

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Separation of duties between computer opeartors and other data processing personnel is intended to: A. Prevent unauthorized modifications to program or data. B. Reduce overall cost of operations C. Allow operators to concentrate on their assigned duties D. Restrict operator access to data

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An IS auditor is auditing the controls relating to employee termination. Which of the following is the MOST important aspect to be reviewed? A. The related company staff are notified about the termination B. User ID and passwords of the employee have been deleted C. The details of employee have been removed from active payroll files D. Company property provided to the employee has been returned

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Which of the following audit procedures would MOST likely be used in an audit of a systems development project? A. Develop test transactions B. Use code comparison utilities C. Develop audit software programs D. Review functional requirements documentation

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A number of system failures are occurring when corrections to previously detected errors are resubmitted for acceptance testing. This would indicate that the maintenance team is probably not adequately performing which of the following types of testing? A. Unit testing B. Integration testing C. Design walk-throughs D. Configuration management

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Compensating controls are intended to: A. reduce the risk of an existing or potential control weakness. B. predict potential problems before they occur. C. remedy problems discovered by detective controls. D. report errors or omissions.

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When reviewing a system development project at the project initiation stage, an IS auditor finds that the project team is following the organization's quality manual. To meet critical deadlines the project team proposes to fast track the validation and verification processes, commencing some elements before the previous deliverable is signed off. Under these circumstances, the IS auditor would MOST likely: A. report this as a critical finding to senior management. B. accept that different quality processes can be adopted for each project. C. report to IS management the team's failure to follow quality procedures. D. report the risks associated with fast tracking to the project steering committee.

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The most likely error to occur when implementing a firewall is: A. incorrectly configuring the access lists. B. compromising the passwords due to social engineering. C. connecting a modem to the computers in the network. D. inadequately protecting the network and server from virus attacks.

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Which of the following controls would BEST detect intrusion? A. User ids and user privileges are granted through authorized procedures. B. Automatic logoff is used when a workstation is inactive for a particular period of time. C. Automatic logoff of the system after a specified number of unsuccessful attempts. D. Unsuccessful logon attempts are monitored by the security administrator.

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Which of the following controls will detect MOST effectively the presence of bursts of errors in network transmissions? A. Parity check B. Echo check C. Block sum check D. Cyclic redundancy check

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An advantage in using a bottom-up versus a top-down approach to software testing is that: A. interface errors are detected earlier. B. confidence in the system is achieved earlier. C. errors in critical modules are detected earlier. D. major functions and processing are tested earlier.

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While reviewing the business continuity plan of an organization, the IS auditor observed that the organization's data and software files are backed up on a periodic basis. Which characteristic of an effective plan does this demonstrate? A. Deterrence B. Mitigation C. Recovery D. Response

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