The quality assurance group is typically responsible for:
A. ensuring that the output received from system processing
is complete.
B. monitoring the execution of computer processing tasks.
C. ensuring that programs and program changes and
documentation adhere to established standards.
D. designing procedures to protect data against accidental
disclosure, modification or destruction.
Answer / guest
Answer: C
The quality assurance group is typically responsible for
ensuring that programs, program changes and documentation
adhere to established standards. Choice A is the
responsibility of the data control group, choice B is the
responsibility of computer operations, and choice D is the
responsibility of data security.
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Which of the following is MOST likely to result from a business process reengineering (BPR) project? A. An increased number of people using technology B. Significant cost savings, through a reduction in the complexity of information technology C. A weaker organizational structures and less accountability D. Increased information protection (IP) risk will increase
An IS auditor conducting an access controls review in a client-server environment discovers that all printing options are accessible by all users. In this situation, the IS auditor is MOST likely to conclude that: A. exposure is greater since information is available to unauthorized users. B. operating efficiency is enhanced since anyone can print any report, any time. C. operating procedures are more effective since information is easily available. D. user friendliness and flexibility is facilitated since there is a smooth flow of information among users.
An organization is introducing a single sign-on (SSO) system. Under the SSO system, users will be required to enter only one user ID and password for access to all application systems. Under the SSO system, unauthorized access: A. is less likely. B. is more likely. C. will have a greater impact. D. will have a smaller impact.
The development of an IS security policy is ultimately the responsibility of the: A. IS department. B. security committee. C. security administrator. D. board of directors.
Which of the following is the MOST effective type of antivirus software to detect an infected application? A. Scanners B. Active monitors C. Integrity checkers D. Vaccines
Many IT projects experience problems because the development time and/or resource requirements are underestimated. Which of the following techniques would provide the GREATEST assistance in developing an estimate of project duration? A. Function point analysis B. PERT chart C. Rapid application development D. Object-oriented system development
Digital signatures require the: A. signer to have a public key and the receiver to have a private key. B. signer to have a private key and the receiver to have a public key. C. signer and receiver to have a public key. D. signer and receiver to have a private key.
The MOST effective method of preventing unauthorized use of data files is: A. automated file entry. B. tape librarian. C. access control software. D. locked library.
IS management has recently informed the IS auditor of its decision to disable certain referential integrity controls in the payroll system to provide users with a faster report generator. This will MOST likely increase the risk of: A. data entry by unauthorized users. B. a nonexistent employee being paid. C. an employee receiving an unauthorized raise. D. duplicate data entry by authorized users.
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
Which of the following is the MOST effective means of determining which controls are functioning properly in an operating system? A. Consulting with the vendor B. Reviewing the vendor installation guide C. Consulting with the system programmer D. Reviewing the system generation parameters
Which of the following would an IS auditor consider to be the MOST important when evaluating an organization's IS strategy? That it: A. has been approved by line management. B. does not vary from the IS department's preliminary budget. C. complies with procurement procedures. D. supports the business objectives of the organization.