Classification of information systems is essential in
business continuity planning. Which of the following system
types can not be replaced by manual methods?
A. Critical system
B. Vital system
C. Sensitive system
D. Non-critical system
Answer / guest
Answer: A
The functions of a critical system can only be replaced by
identical capabilities. The functions of vital and sensitive
systems can be performed manually. Choice D is a distracter.
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Which of the following can be used to verify output results and control totals by matching them against the input data and control totals? A. Batch header forms B. Batch balancing C. Data conversion error corrections D. Access controls over print spools
If an application program is modified and proper system maintenance procedures are in place, which of the following should be tested? The: A. integrity of the database B. access controls for the applications programmer C. complete program, including any interface systems D. segment of the program containing the revised code
An IS auditor is assigned to help design the data security aspects of an application under development. Which of the following provides the MOST reasonable assurance that corporate assets are protected when the application is certified for production? A. A review conducted by the internal auditor B. A review conducted by the assigned IS auditor C. Specifications by the user on the depth and content of the review D. An independent review conducted by another equally experienced IS auditor
The method of routing traffic through split cable facilities or duplicate cable facilities is called: A. alternative routing. B. diverse routing. C. redundancy. D. circular routing.
During which of the following phases in systems development would user acceptance test plans normally be prepared? A. Feasibility study B. Requirements definition C. Implementation planning D. Post-implementation review
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.
Which of the following Internet security threats could compromise integrity? A. Theft of data from the client B. Exposure of network configuration information C. A trojan horse browser D. Eavesdropping on the net
Once an organization has finished the business process reengineering (BPR) of all its critical operations, the IS auditor would MOST likely focus on a review of: A. pre-BPR process flowcharts. B. post-BPR process flowcharts. C. BPR project plans. D. continuous improvement and monitoring plans.
Where adequate segregation of duties between operations and programming are not achievable, the IS auditor should look for: A. compensating controls. B. administrative controls. C. corrective controls. D. access controls.
Which of the following procedures can a biometric system perform? A. Measure airborne contamination. B. Provide security over physical access. C. Monitor temperature and humidity levels. D. Detect hazardous electromagnetic fields in an area.
For which of the following applications would rapid recovery be MOST crucial? A. Point-of-sale system B. Corporate planning C. Regulatory reporting D. Departmental chargeback
Which of the following tests confirm that the new system can operate in its target environment? A. Sociability testing B. Regression testing C. Validation testing D. Black box testing