Which of the following tasks is normally performed by a
clerk in the control group?
A. Maintenance of an error log
B. Authorization of transactions
C. Control of noninformation systems assets
D. Origination of changes to master files
Answer / guest
Answer: A
Maintaining an error log is the only task identified that a
control group clerk normally would perform.
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 6 Yes | 0 No |
Which of the following processes is the FIRST step in developing a business continuity and disaster recovery plan for an organization? A. Alternate site selection B. Business impact analysis C. Test procedures and frequency D. Information classification
The FIRST step in data classification is to: A. establish ownership. B. perform a criticality analysis. C. define access rules. D. create a data dictionary.
Which of the following provisions in a contract for external information systems services would an IS auditor consider to be LEAST significant? A. Ownership of program and files B. Statement of due care and confidentiality C. Continued service of outsourcer in the event of a disaster D. Detailed description of computer hardware used by the vendor
Receiving an EDI transaction and passing it through the communications interface stage usually requires: A. translating and unbundling transactions. B. routing verification procedures. C. passing data to the appropriate application system. D. creating a point of receipt audit log.
A goal of processing controls is to ensure that: A. the data are delivered without compromised confidentiality. B. all transactions are authorized. C. accumulated data are accurate and complete through authorized routines. D. only authorized individuals perform sensitive functions.
A distinction that can be made between compliance testing and substantive testing is that compliance testing tests: A. details, while substantive testing tests procedures. B. controls, while substantive testing tests details. C. plans, while substantive testing tests procedures. D. for regulatory requirements, while substantive testing tests validations.
Which of the following is the basic objective of a control self-assessment program?
Which of the following is a control over database administration activities? A. A database checkpoint to restart processing after a system failure B. Database compression to reduce unused space C. Supervisory review of access logs D. Backup and recovery procedures to ensure database availability
When reviewing an organization's logical access security, which of the following would be of the MOST concern to an IS auditor? A. Passwords are not shared. B. Password files are encrypted. C. Redundant logon IDs are deleted. D. The allocation of logon IDs is controlled.
An IS auditor evaluating data integrity in a transaction driven system environment should review atomicity, to determine whether: A. the database survives failures (hardware or software). B. each transaction is separated from other transactions. C. integrity conditions are maintained. D. a transaction is completed or not, or a database is updated or not.
During a review of a large data center an IS auditor observed computer operators acting as backup tape librarians and security administrators. Which of these situations would be MOST critical to report? A. Computer operators acting as tape librarians B. Computer operators acting as security administrators C. Computer operators acting as a tape librarian and security administrator D. It is not necessary to report any of these situations.
The PRIMARY objective of a logical access controls review is to: A. review access controls provided through software. B. ensure access is granted per the organization's authorities. C. walkthrough and assess access provided in the IT environment. D. provide assurance that computer hardware is protected adequately against abuse.