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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An organization is experiencing a growing backlog of undeveloped applications. As part of a plan to eliminate this backlog, end-user computing with prototyping, supported by the acquisition of an interactive application generator system is being introduced. Which of the following areas is MOST critical to the ultimate success of this venture? A. Data control B. Systems analysis C. Systems programming D. Application programming
A control that detects transmission errors by appending calculated bits onto the end of each segment of data is known as a: A. reasonableness check. B. parity check. C. redundancy check. D. check digits.
The BEST method of proving the accuracy of a system tax calculation is by: A. detailed visual review and analysis of the source code of the calculation programs. B. recreating program logic using generalized audit software to calculate monthly totals. C. preparing simulated transactions for processing and comparing the results to predetermined results. D. automatic flowcharting and analysis of the source code of the calculation programs.
The most common reason for the failure of information systems to meet the needs of users is that: A. user needs are constantly changing. B. the growth of user requirements was forecast inaccurately. C. the hardware system limits the number of concurrent users. D. user participation in defining the system's requirements was inadequate.
During an audit of a telecommunications system the IS auditor finds that the risk of intercepting data transmitted to and from remote sites is very high. The MOST effective control for reducing this exposure is: A. encryption. B. callback modems. C. message authentication. D. dedicated leased lines.
Which of the following BEST describes the objectives of following a standard system development methodology? A. To ensure that appropriate staffing is assigned and to provide a method of controlling costs and schedules B. To provide a method of controlling costs and schedules and to ensure communication among users, IS auditors, management and IS personnel C. To provide a method of controlling costs and schedules and an effective means of auditing project development D. To ensure communication among users, IS auditors, management and personnel and to ensure that appropriate staffing is assigned
In planning a software development project, which of the following is the MOST difficult to determine? A. Project slack times B. The project's critical path C. Time and resource requirements for individual tasks D. Relationships that preclude the start of an activity before others are complete
If inadequate, which of the following would be the MOST likely contributor to a denial-of-service attack? A. Router configuration and rules B. Design of the internal network C. Updates to the router system software D. Audit testing and review techniques
Receiving an EDI transaction and passing it through the communications interface stage usually requires: A. translating and unbundling transactions. B. routing verification procedures. C. passing data to the appropriate application system. D. creating a point of receipt audit log.
The impact of EDI on internal controls will be: A. that fewer opportunities for review and authorization will exist. B. an inherent authentication. C. a proper distribution of EDI transactions while in the possession of third parties. D. that IPF management will have increased responsibilities over data center controls.
Which of the following audit procedures would MOST likely be used in an audit of a systems development project? A. Develop test transactions B. Use code comparison utilities C. Develop audit software programs D. Review functional requirements documentation
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.