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The responsibilities of a telecommunications analyst include
reviewing network load requirements in terms of current and
future transaction volumes (choice B), assessing the impact
of network load or terminal response times and network data
transfer rates (choice C) and recommending network balancing
procedures and improvements (choice D). Monitoring systems
performance and tracking problems as a result of program
changes (choice A) would put the analyst in a
self-monitoring role.

Which of the following testing methods is MOST effective during the initial phases of prototyping? A. System B. Parallel C. Volume D. Top-down

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The risk of an IS auditor using an inadequate test procedure and concluding that material errors do not exist when, in fact, they exist is:

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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 audit techniques would an IS auditor place the MOST reliance on when determining whether an employee practices good preventive and detective security measures? A. Observation B. Detail testing C. Compliance testing D. Risk assessment

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Various standards have emerged to assist IS organizations in achieving an operational environment that is predictable, measurable and repeatable. The standard that provides the definition of the characteristics and the associated quality evaluation process to be used when specifying the requirements for and evaluating the quality of software products throughout their life cycle is: A. ISO 9001. B. ISO 9002. C. ISO 9126. D. ISO 9003.

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Which of the following would be of the LEAST value to an IS auditor attempting to gain an understanding of an organization's IT process? A. IT planning documents with deliverables and performance results B. Policies and procedures relating to planning, managing, monitoring and reporting on performance C. Prior audit reports D. Reports of IT functional activities

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A company uses a bank to process its weekly payroll. Time sheets and payroll adjustment forms (e.g., hourly rate changes, terminations) are completed and delivered to the bank, which prepares checks (cheques) and reports for distribution. To BEST ensure payroll data accuracy: A. payroll reports should be compared to input forms. B. gross payroll should be recalculated manually. C. checks (cheques) should be compared to input forms. D. checks (cheques) should be reconciled with output reports.

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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS OFTEN AN ADVANTAGE OF USING PROTOTYPING GOR DYDTEM DVELOPMENT

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IS auditors, in performing detailed network assessments and access control reviews should FIRST: A. determine the points of entry. B. evaluate users access authorization. C. assess users identification and authorization. D. evaluate the domain-controlling server configuration.

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Naming conventions for system resources are important for access control because they: A. ensure that resource names are not ambiguous. B. reduce the number of rules required to adequately protect resources. C. ensure that user access to resources is clearly and uniquely identified. D. ensure that internationally recognized names are used to protect resources.

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Which of the following alternative business recovery strategies would be LEAST appropriate for an organization with a large database and online communications network environment? A. Hot site B. Cold site C. Reciprocal agreement D. Dual information processing facilities

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Testing the connection of two or more system components that pass information from one area to another is: A. pilot testing. B. parallel testing C. interface testing. D. regression testing.

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