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Answer: C

The inability to specify purpose and usage patterns is a
risk that developers need to anticipate while implementing a
decision support system (DSS). Choices A, B and D are not
risks, but characteristics of a DSS.

Information for detecting unauthorized input from a terminal would be BEST provided by the: A. console log printout. B. transaction journal. C. automated suspense file listing. D. user error report.

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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

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Which of the following is the MOST secure and economical method for connecting a private network over the Internet in a small- to medium-sized organization? A. Virtual private network B. Dedicated line C. Leased line D. Integrated services digital network

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During a review of the controls over the process of defining IT service levels, an IS auditor would MOST likely interview the: A. systems programmer. B. legal staff. C. business unit manager. D. application programmer.

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The MOST appropriate person to chair the steering committee for a system development project with significant impact on a business area would be the: A. business analyst. B. chief information officer. C. project manager. D. executive level manager.

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Which of the following development methods uses a prototype that can be updated continually to meet changing user or business requirements? A. Data-oriented development (DOD) B. Object-oriented development (OOD) C. Business process reengineering (BPR) D. Rapid application development (RAD)

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After a full operational contingency test, the IS auditor performs a review of the recovery steps and concludes that the elapsed time until the technological environment and systems were actually functioning, exceeded the required critical recovery time. Which of the following should the auditor recommend? A. Perform an integral review of the recovery tasks. B. Broaden the processing capacity to gain recovery time. C. Make improvements in the facility's circulation structure. D. Increase the amount of human resources involved in the recovery.

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An advantage of the use of hot sites as a backup alternative is that: A. the costs associated with hot sites are low. B. hot sites can be used for an extended amount of time. C. hot sites can be made ready for operation within a short period of time. D. they do not require that equipment and systems software be compatible with the primary site.

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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

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When auditing a mainframe operating system, what would the IS auditor do to establish which control features are in operation? A. Examine the parameters used when the system was generated B. Discuss system parameter options with the vendor C. Evaluate the systems documentation and installation guide D. Consult the systems programmers

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Which of the following is a dynamic analysis tool for the purpose of testing software modules? A. Blackbox test B. Desk checking C. Structured walk-through D. Design and code

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Once an organization has finished the business process reengineering (BPR) of all its critical operations, the IS auditor would MOST likely focus on a review of: A. pre-BPR process flowcharts. B. post-BPR process flowcharts. C. BPR project plans. D. continuous improvement and monitoring plans.

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