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Answer: A

The most important issue in reviewing system development
processes to ensure that business objectives are achieved. A
software development project should meet its objectives.
Security and control procedures are to be considered as a
subset of business objectives, because a well-controlled
system that does not meet business needs is of little
benefit to the organization.

While developing a risk-based audit program, which of the following would the IS auditor MOST likely focus on? A. Business processes B. Critical IT applications C. Corporate objectives D. Business strategies

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Which of the following is the MOST reasonable option for recovering a noncritical system? A. Warm site B. Mobile site C. Hot site D. Cold site

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When reviewing a service level agreement for an outsourced computer center an IS auditor should FIRST determine that: A. the cost proposed for the services is reasonable. B. security mechanisms are specified in the agreement. C. the services in the agreement are based on an analysis of business needs. D. audit access to the computer center is allowed under the agreement.

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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 access control functions is LEAST likely to be performed by a database management system (DBMS) software package? A. User access to field data B. User sign-on at the network level C. User authentication at the program level D. User authentication at the transaction level

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Which of the following is an objective of a control self-assessment (CSA) program? A. Concentration on areas of high risk B. Replacement of audit responsibilities C. Completion of control questionnaires D. Collaborative facilitative workshops

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Which of the following is the PRIMARY reason for involving an IS auditor in the definition of a system's requirements? A. Post-application reviews do not need to be performed. B. Total budgeted system development costs can be reduced. C. It is costly to institute controls after a system becomes operational. D. The extent of user involvement in design activities is reduced.

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In addition to the backup considerations for all systems, which of the following is an important consideration in providing backup for online systems? A. Maintaining system software parameters B. Ensuring periodic dumps of transaction logs C. Ensuring grandfather-father-son file backups D. Maintaining important data at an off-site location

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The MOST significant level of effort for business continuity planning (BCP) generally is required during the: A. testing stage. B. evaluation stage. C. maintenance stage. D. early stages of planning.

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The impact of EDI on internal controls will be: A. that fewer opportunities for review and authorization will exist. B. an inherent authentication. C. a proper distribution of EDI transactions while in the possession of third parties. D. that IPF management will have increased responsibilities over data center controls.

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Which of the following is a control over component communication failure/errors? A. Restricting operator access and maintaining audit trails B. Monitoring and reviewing system engineering activity C. Providing network redundancy D. Establishing physical barriers to the data transmitted over the network

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Which of the following information valuation methods is LEAST likely to be used during a security review? A. Processing cost B. Replacement cost C. Unavailability cost D. Disclosure cost

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