Which of the following should concern an IS auditor when
reviewing security in a client-server environment?
A. Data is protected by an encryption technique.
B. Diskless workstations prevent unauthorized access.
C. Ability of users to access and modify the database directly.
D. Disabling floppy drives on the users machines.
Answer / guest
Answer: C
For the purpose of data security in a client-server
environment, an IS auditor should be concerned with the
users ability to access and modify a database directly. This
could affect the integrity of the data in the database. Data
protected by encryption aids in securing the data. Diskless
workstations prevent copying of data into local disks and
thus helps to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of
data. Disabling floppy drives is a physical access control,
which helps to maintain the confidentiality of data by
preventing it from being copied onto a disk.
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IS management has recently informed the IS auditor of its decision to disable certain referential integrity controls in the payroll system to provide users with a faster report generator. This will MOST likely increase the risk of: A. data entry by unauthorized users. B. a nonexistent employee being paid. C. an employee receiving an unauthorized raise. D. duplicate data entry by authorized users.
When evaluating the collective effect of preventive, detective or corrective controls within a process an IS auditor should be aware: A. of the point at which controls are exercised as data flows through the system. B. that only preventive and detective controls are relevant. C. that corrective controls can only be regarded as compensating. D. that classification allows an IS auditor to determine which controls are missing.
Which of the following is the MOST critical element of an effective disaster recovery plan (DRP)? A. Offsite storage of backup data B. Up-to-date list of key disaster recovery contacts C. Availability of a replacement data center D. Clearly defined recovery time objective (RTO)
Which of the following BEST provides access control to payroll data being processed on a local server? A. Logging of access to personal information B. Separate password for sensitive transactions C. Software restricts access rules to authorized staff D. System access restricted to business hours
To identify the value of inventory that has been kept for more than eight weeks, an IS auditor would MOST likely use: A. test data. B. statistical sampling. C. an integrated test facility. D. generalized audit software.
Which of the following provides the framework for designing and developing logical access controls? A. Information systems security policy B. Access control lists C. Password management D. System configuration files
Which of the following is a telecommunication device that translates data from digital form to analog form and back to digital? A. Multiplexer B. Modem C. Protocol converter D. Concentrator
Which of the following access control functions is LEAST likely to be performed by a database management system (DBMS) software package? A. User access to field data B. User sign-on at the network level C. User authentication at the program level D. User authentication at the transaction level
Which of the following message services provides the strongest protection that a specific action has occurred? A. Proof of delivery B. Nonrepudiation C. Proof of submission D. Message origin authentication
Which of the following represents the GREATEST potential risk in an EDI environment? A. Transaction authorization B. Loss or duplication of EDI transmissions C. Transmission delay D. Deletion or manipulation of transactions prior to or after establishment of application controls
An IS auditor reviewing the key roles and responsibilities of the database administrator (DBA) is LEAST likely to expect the job description of the DBA to include: A. defining the conceptual schema. B. defining security and integrity checks. C. liaising with users in developing data model. D. mapping data model with the internal schema.
Data edits are an example of: A. preventive controls. B. detective controls. C. corrective controls. D. compensating controls.