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To prevent unauthorized entry to the data maintained in a
dial-up fast response system, an IS auditor should recommend:
A. online terminals be placed in restricted areas.
B. online terminals be equipped with key locks.
C. ID cards be required to gain access to online terminals.
D. online access be terminated after three unsuccessful
attempts.
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Answer: D
The most appropriate control to prevent unauthorized entry
is to terminate connection after a specified number of
attempts. This will deter access through the guessing of ids
and passwords. The other choices are physical controls,
which are not effective in deterring unauthorized accesses
via the telephone lines.
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