Which of the following is the MOST effective means of
determining which controls are functioning properly in an
operating system?
A. Consulting with the vendor
B. Reviewing the vendor installation guide
C. Consulting with the system programmer
D. Reviewing the system generation parameters
Answer / guest
Answer: D
System generation parameters determine how a system runs,
the physical configuration and its
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As updates to an online order entry system are processed, the updates are recorded on a transaction tape and a hard-copy transaction log. At the end of the day, the order entry files are backed up on tape. During the backup procedure, a drive malfunctions and the order entry files are lost. Which of the following are necessary to restore these files? A. The previous day's backup file and the current transaction tape B. The previous day's transaction file and the current transaction tape C. The current transaction tape and the current hard-copy transaction log D. The current hard-copy transaction log and the previous day's transaction file
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.
A single digitally signed instruction was given to a financial institution to credit a customer's account. The financial institution received the instruction three times and credited the account three times. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate control against such multiple credits? A. Encrypting the hash of the payment instruction with the public key of the financial institution. B. Affixing a time stamp to the instruction and using it to check for duplicate payments. C. Encrypting the hash of the payment instruction with the private key of the instructor. D. Affixing a time stamp to the hash of the instruction before being digitally signed by the instructor.
A retail company recently installed data warehousing client software at geographically diverse sites. Due to time zone differences between the sites, updates to the warehouse are not synchronized. Which of the following will be affected the MOST? A. Data availability B. Data completeness C. Data redundancy D. Data inaccuracy
Which of the following is a continuity plan test that uses actual resources to simulate a system crash to cost-effectively obtain evidence about the plan's effectiveness? A. Paper test B. Post test C. Preparedness test D. Walk-through
Which of the following user profiles should be of MOST concern to the IS auditor, when performing an audit of an EFT system? A. Three users with the ability to capture and verifiy their own messages B. Five users with the ability to capturr and send their own messages C. Five users with the ability to verificy other users and to send of their own messages D. Three users with the ability to capture and verifiy the messages of other users and to send their own messages
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 disadvantage of image processing? A. Verifies signatures B. Improves service C. Relatively inexpensive to use D. Reduces deterioration due to handling
A data center has a badge-entry system. Which of the following is MOSTimportant to protect the computing assets in the center? A. Badge readers are installed in locations where tampering would be noticed B. The computer that controls the badge system is backed up frequently C. A process for promptly deactivating lost or stolen badges exists D. All badge entry attempts are logged
When planning an audit of a network set up, the IS auditor should give highest priority to obtaining which of the following network documentation? A. Wiring and schematic diagram B. Users list and responsibilities C. Applications list and their details D. Backup and recovery procedures
In a risk-based audit approach, an IS auditor, in addition to risk, would be influenced by: A. the availability of CAATs. B. management's representation. C. organizational structure and job responsibilities. D. the existence of internal and operational controls
Accountability for the maintenance of appropriate security measures over information assets resides with the: A. security administrator. B. systems administrator. C. data and systems owners. D. systems operations group.