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Which of the following BEST describes the role of a systems
analyst?
A. Defines corporate databases
B. Designs systems based on the needs of the user
C. Schedules computer resources
D. Tests and evaluates programmer and optimization tools
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Answer: B
The systems analyst designs systems based on the needs of
the user. This individual interprets the needs and
determines the programs and the programmers necessary to
create the particular application. Choices A and D are roles
of a database administrator, while choice C is a role of
production control.
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Which of the following group/individuals should assume overall direction and responsibility for costs and timetables of system development projects? A. User management B. Project steering committee C. Senior management D. Systems development management
A control log basic to a real-time application system is a(n): A. audit log. B. console log. C. terminal log. D. transaction log.
In a risk-based audit approach an IS auditor should FIRST complete a/an: A. inherent risk assessment. B. control risk assessment. C. test of control assessment. D. substantive test assessment.
An IS auditor, in evaluating proposed biometric control devices reviews the false rejection rates (FRRs), false acceptance rates (FARs) and equal error rates (ERRs) of three different devices. The IS auditor should recommend acquiring the device having the: A. least ERR. B. most ERR. C. least FRR but most FAR. D. least FAR but most FRR.
A manufacturer has been purchasing materials and supplies for its business through an e-commerce application. Which of the following should this manufacturer rely on to prove that the transactions were actually made? A. Reputation B. Authentication C. Encryption D. Nonrepudiation
To reduce the possibility of losing data during processing, the FIRST point at which control totals should be implemented is: A. during data preparation. B. in transit to the computer. C. between related computer runs. D. during the return of the data to the user department.
Which of the following would an IS auditor consider a weakness when performing an audit of an organization that uses a public key infrastructure with digital certificates for its business-to-consumer transactions via the Internet? A. Customers are widely dispersed geographically, but not the certificate authorities. B. Customers can make their transactions from any computer or mobile device. C. The certificate authority has several data processing subcenters to administrate certificates. D. The organization is the owner of the certificate authority.
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
Antivirus software should be used as a: A. detective control. B. preventive control. C. corrective control. D. compensating control.
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
An IS auditor should be involved in: A. observing tests of the disaster recovery plan. B. developing the disaster recovery plan. C. maintaining the disaster recovery plan. D. reviewing the disaster recovery requirements of supplier contracts.
A primary benefit derived from an organization employing control self-assessment (CSA) techniques is that it:
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