The PRIMARY objective of an IS audit function is to:
A. determine whether everyone uses IS resources according to
their job description.
B. determine whether information systems safeguard assets,
and maintain data integrity.
C. examine books of accounts and relative documentary
evidence for the computerized system.
D. determine the ability of the organization to detect fraud.
Answer / guest
Answer: B
The primary reason for conducting IS audits is to determine
whether a system safeguards assets and maintains data
integrity. Examining books of accounts is one of the
processes involved in IS audit but it is not the primary
purpose. Detecting frauds could be a result of an IS audit
but is not the purpose for which an IS audit is performed.
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To make an electronic funds transfer (EFT), one employee enters the amount field and another employee reenters the same data again, before the money is transferred. The control adopted by the organization in this case is: A. sequence check. B. key verification. C. check digit. D. completeness check.
Electromagnetic emissions from a terminal represent an exposure because they: A. affect noise pollution. B. disrupt processor functions. C. produce dangerous levels of electric current. D. can be detected and displayed.
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.
A manufacturing firm wants to automate its invoice payment system. Objectives state that the system should require considerably less time for review and authorization and the system should be capable of identifying errors that require follow up. Which of the following would BEST meet these objectives? A. Establishing an inter-networked system of client servers with suppliers for increased efficiencies B. Outsourcing the function to a firm specializing in automated payments and accounts receivable/invoice processing C. Establishing an EDI system of electronic business documents and transactions with key suppliers, computer to computer, in a standard format D. Reengineering the existing processing and redesigning the existing system
When reviewing the quality of an IS department's development process, the IS auditor finds that they do not use any formal, documented methodology and standards. The IS auditor's MOST appropriate action would be to: A. complete the audit and report the finding. B. investigate and recommend appropriate formal standards. C. document the informal standards and test for compliance. D. withdraw and recommend a further audit when standards are implemented.
The PRIMARY objective of conducting a post-implementation review is to assess whether the system A) achieved the desired objectives B) provides for backup and recovery C) provides for information security D) documentation is clear and understandable
An organization provides information to its supply-chain partners and customers through an extranet infrastructure. Which of the following should be the GREATEST concern to an IS auditor reviewing the firewall security architecture? A. A secure socket layer (SSL) has been implemented for user authentication and remote administration of the firewall. B. On the basis of changing requirements, firewall policies are updated. C. Inbound traffic is blocked unless the traffic type and connections have been specifically permitted. D. The firewall is placed on top of the commercial operating system with all installation options.
Which of the following would contribute MOST to an effective business continuity plan (BCP)? The BCP: A. document was circulated to all interested parties. B. planning involved all user departments. C. was approved by senior management. D. was audited by an external IS auditor.
The FIRST step in data classification is to: A. establish ownership. B. perform a criticality analysis. C. define access rules. D. create a data dictionary.
Birth date and marriage date items were switched while entering data. Which of the following data validation checks could detect this? A. Logical relationship B. Sequence C. Reasonableness D. Validity
Which of the following pairs of functions should not be combined to provide proper segregation of duties? A. Tape librarian and computer operator B. Application programming and data entry C. Systems analyst and database administrator D. Security administrator and quality assurance
The IS department of an organization wants to ensure that the computer files, used in the information processing facility, are backed up adequately to allow for proper recovery. This is a/an: A. control procedure. B. control objective. C. corrective control. D. operational control.