To detect attack attempts that the firewall is unable to recognize, an IS auditor should recommend placing a network intrusion detection system (IDS) between the:

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Which of the following would BEST provide assurance of the integrity of new staff? A) Background screening B)References C) Bonding D)Qualifications listed on resume

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Which of the following functions, if performed by scheduling and operations personnel, would be in conflict with a policy requiring a proper segregation of duties? A. Job submission B. Resource management C. Code correction D. Output distribution

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An IS auditor performing a review of the EFT operations of a retailing company would verify that the customers credit limit is checked before funds are transferred by reviewing the EFT: A. system's interface. B. switch facility. C. personal identification number generating procedure. D. operation backup procedures.

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An IS auditor's MAJOR concern as a result of reviewing a business process reengineering (BPR) project should be whether the: A. newly designed business process has key controls in place. B. changed process will affect organization structure, finances and personnel. C. roles for suppliers have been redefined. D. process has been documented before and after reengineering.

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The primary role of an IS auditor during the system design phase of an application development project is to: A. advise on specific and detailed control procedures. B. ensure the design accurately reflects the requirement. C. ensure all necessary controls are included in the initial design. D. advise the development manager on adherence to the schedule.

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Which of the following is an output control objective? A. Maintenance of accurate batch registers B. Completeness of batch processing C. Appropriate accounting for rejections and exceptions D. Authorization of file updates

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Which of the following would an IS auditor expect to find in a console log? A. Names of system users B. Shift supervisor identification C. System errors D. Data edit errors

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Which of the following methods of providing telecommunication continuity involves routing traffic through split- or duplicate-cable facilities? A. Diverse routing B. Alternative routing C. Redundancy D. Long haul network diversity

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Which of the following would MOST likely ensure that a system development project meets business objectives? A. Maintenance of program change logs B. Development of a project plan identifying all development activities C. Release of application changes at specific times of the year D. User involvement in system specification and acceptance

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A LAN administrator normally would be restricted from: A. having end-user responsibilities. B. reporting to the end-user manager. C. having programming responsibilities. D. being responsible for LAN security administration.

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Which of the following is the BEST audit procedure to determine if a firewall is configured in compliance with an organization's security policy? A. Review the parameter settings B. Interview the firewall administrator C. Review the actual procedures D. Review the device's log file for recent attacks

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