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Answer: B

The password control weaknesses means that any of the other
three options could be true. Password security would
normally identify the perpetrator. In this case, it does not
establish guilt beyond doubt.

Which of the following would an IS auditor consider a weakness when performing an audit of an organization that uses a public key infrastructure (PKI) with digital certificates for its business-to-consumer transactions via the Internet? A. Customers are widely dispersed geographically, but the certificate authorities (CAs) are not. B. Customers can make their transactions from any computer or mobile device. C. The CA has several data processing subcenters to administer certificates. D. The organization is the owner of the CA.

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A primary reason for an IS auditor's involvement in the development of a new application system is to ensure that: A. adequate controls are built into the system. B. user requirements are satisfied by the system. C. sufficient hardware is available to process the system. D. data are being developed for pre-implementation testing of the system.

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Which of the following statements relating to packet switching networks is CORRECT? A. Packets for a given message travel the same route. B. Passwords cannot be embedded within the packet. C. Packet lengths are variable and each packet contains the same amount of information. D. The cost charged for transmission is based on packet, not distance or route traveled.

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During the review of an organization's disaster recovery and business continuity plan, the IS auditor found that a paper test was performed to verify the existence of all necessary procedures and actions within the recovery plan. This is a: A. preparedness test. B. module test. C. full test. D. walk-through test.

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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.

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Of the following, the MAIN purpose for periodically testing offsite backup facilities is to: A. ensure the integrity of the data in the database. B. eliminate the need to develop detailed contingency plans. C. ensure the continued compatibility of the contingency facilities. D. ensure that program and system documentation remains current.

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To detect attack attempts that the firewall is unable to recognize, an IS auditor should recommend placing a network intrusion detection system (IDS) between the:

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When reviewing the implementation of a LAN the IS auditor should FIRST review the: A. node list. B. acceptance test report. C. network diagram. D. user's list.

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Which of the following is a measure of the size of an information system based on the number and complexity of a system?s inputs, outputs and files? A. Function point (FP) B. Program evaluation review technique (PERT) C. Rapid application design (RAD) D. Critical path method (CPM)

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Which of the following functions is performed by a virtual private network (VPN)? A. Hiding information from sniffers on the net B. Enforcing security policies C. Detecting misuse or mistakes D. Regulating access

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The process of using interpersonal communication skills to get unauthorized access to company assets is called: A. wire tapping. B. trap doors. C. war dialing. D. social engineering.

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When performing an audit of access rights, an IS auditor should be suspicious of which of the following if allocated to a computer operator? A. READ access to data B. DELETE access to transaction data files C. Logged READ/EXECUTE access to programs D. UPDATE access to job control language/script files

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