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Answer: A

On the basis of the evaluation of the entire business
process, correctly defining the areas to be reviewed is the
first step in a BPR project. On the basis of the definition
of the areas to be reviewed, the project plan is developed.
Understanding the process under review is important, but the
subject of the review must be defined first. Thereafter, the
process can be reengineered, streamlined, implemented and
monitored for continuous improvement.

A malicious code that changes itself with each file it infects is called a: A. logic bomb. B. stealth virus. C. trojan horse. D. polymorphic virus.

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Web and e-mail filtering tools are PRIMARILY valuable to an organization because they: A. Safeguard the organization’s image. B. Maximize employee performance. C. Protect the organization from viruses and nonbusiness materials. D. Assist the organization in preventing legal issues.

3 Answers   Tech Mahindra,

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IS auditors, in performing detailed network assessments and access control reviews should FIRST: A. determine the points of entry. B. evaluate users access authorization. C. assess users identification and authorization. D. evaluate the domain-controlling server configuration.

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When an IS auditor obtains a list of current users with access to a WAN/LAN and verifies that those listed are active associates, the IS auditor is performing a: A. compliance test. B. substantive test. C. statistical sample. D. risk assessment.

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An internal audit department, that organizationally reports exclusively to the chief financial officer (CFO) rather than to an audit committee, is MOST likely to: A. have its audit independence questioned. B. report more business-oriented and relevant findings. C. enhance the implementation of the auditor's recommendations. D. result in more effective action being taken on the recommendations.

2 Answers   ABC, CISA,

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Which of the following data validation edits is effective in detecting transposition and transcription errors? A. Range check B. Check digit C. Validity check D. Duplicate check

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Before reporting results of an audit to senior management, an IS auditor should: A. Confirm the findings with auditees. B. Prepare an executive summary and send it to auditee management. C. Define recommendations and present the findings to the audit committee. D. Obtain agreement from the auditee on findings and actions to be taken.

1 Answers   TPA,

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Which of the following translates e-mail formats from one network to another so that the message can travel through all the networks? A. Gateway B. Protocol converter C. Front-end communication processor D. Concentrator/multiplexor

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During an implementation review of a multiuser distributed application, the IS auditor finds minor weaknesses in three areas-the initial setting of parameters is improperly installed, weak passwords are being used and some vital reports are not being checked properly. While preparing the audit report, the IS auditor should: A. record the observations separately with the impact of each of them marked against each respective finding. B. advise the manager of probable risks without recording the observations, as the control weaknesses are minor ones. C. record the observations and the risk arising from the collective weaknesses. D. apprise the departmental heads concerned with each observation and properly document it in the report.

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Which of the following is MOST directly affected by network performance monitoring tools? A. Integrity B. Availability C. Completeness D. Confidentiality

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Which of the following goals would you expect to find in an organization's strategic plan? A. Test a new accounting package. B. Perform an evaluation of information technology needs. C. Implement a new project planning system within the next 12 months. D. Become the supplier of choice within a given time period for the product offered.

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Which of the following would BEST support 24/7 availability? A. Daily backup B. Offsite storage C. Mirroring D. Periodic testing

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