Which of the following types of controls is designed to
provide the ability to verify data and record values through
the stages of application processing?
A. Range checks
B. Run-to-run totals
C. Limit checks on calculated amounts
D. Exception reports
Answer / guest
Answer: B
Run-to-run totals provide the ability to verify data values
through the stages of application processing. Run-to-run
total verification ensures that data read into the computer
was accepted and then applied to the updating process.
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To check the performance of flow and error control, an IS auditor should focus the use of a protocol analyzer on which of the following layers? A. Network B. Transport C. Data link D. Application
Which of the following would be the BEST population to take a sample from when testing program changes? A. Test library listings B. Source program listings C. Program change requests D. Production library listings
Which of the following is MOST directly affected by network performance monitoring tools? A. Integrity B. Availability C. Completeness D. Confidentiality
Which of the following would provide a mechanism whereby IS management can determine if the activities of the organization have deviated from the planned or expected levels? A. Quality management B. IS assessment methods C. Management principles D. Industry standards/benchmarking
The MAIN reason for requiring that all computer clocks across an organization be synchronized is to: A. prevent omission or duplication of transactions. B. ensure smooth data transition from client machines to servers. C. ensure that email messages have accurate time stamps. D. support the incident investigation process.
Which of the following is a control to detect an unauthorized change in a production environment? A. Denying programmers access to production data. B. Requiring change request to include benefits and costs. C. Periodically comparing control and current object and source programs. D. Establishing procedures for emergency changes.
The BEST method of proving the accuracy of a system tax calculation is by: A. detailed visual review and analysis of the source code of the calculation programs. B. recreating program logic using generalized audit software to calculate monthly totals. C. preparing simulated transactions for processing and comparing the results to predetermined results. D. automatic flowcharting and analysis of the source code of the calculation programs.
Which of the following is a role of an IS steering committee? A. Initiate computer applications. B. Ensure efficient use of data processing resources. C. Prepare and monitor system implementation plans. D. Review the performance of the systems department.
In a system development project the purpose of the program and procedure development phase is to: A. prepare, test and document all programs and manual procedures. B. document a business or system problem to a level at which management can select a solution. C. prepare a high-level design of a proposed system solution and present reasons for adopting a solution. D. expand the general design of an approved solution so that program and procedure writing can begin.
While designing the business continuity plan (BCP) for an airline reservation system, the MOST appropriate method of data transfer/back up at an offsite location would be: A. shadow file processing. B. electronic vaulting. C. hard-disk mirroring. D. hot-site provisioning.
Which of the following risks would be increased by the installation of a database system? A. Programming errors B. Data entry errors C. Improper file access D. Loss of parity
Which of the following is an advantage of an integrated test facility (ITF)? A. It uses actual master files or dummies and the IS auditor does not have to review the source of the transaction. B. Periodic testing does not require separate test processes. C. It validates application systems and tests the ongoing operation of the system. D. It eliminates the need to prepare test data.