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Answer: D

A completely connected mesh configuration creates a direct
link between any two host machines. A bus configuration
links all stations along one transmission line. A ring
configuration forms a circle, and all stations are attached
to a point on the transmission circle. In a star
configuration each station is linked directly to a main hub.

Neural networks are effective in detecting fraud because they can: A. discover new trends since they are inherently linear. B. solve problems where large and general sets of training data are not obtainable. C. attack problems that require consideration of a large number of input variables. D. make assumptions about the shape of any curve relating variables to the output.

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The device that connects two networks at the highest level of the ISO-OSI framework ( i.e., application layer) is a A. Gateway B. Router C. Bridge D. Brouter

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An IS auditor is reviewing the risk management process. Which of the following is the MOST important consideration during this review? A. Controls are implemented based on cost-benefit analysis. B. The risk management framework is based on global standards. C. The approval process for risk response is in place. D. IT risk is presented in business terms.

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Responsibility and reporting lines cannot always be established when auditing automated systems since: A. diversified control makes ownership irrelevant. B. staff traditionally change jobs with greater frequency. C. ownership is difficult to establish where resources are shared. D. duties change frequently in the rapid development of technology.

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Which of the following would an IS auditor consider to be the MOST important when evaluating an organization's IS strategy? That it: A. has been approved by line management. B. does not vary from the IS department's preliminary budget. C. complies with procurement procedures. D. supports the business objectives of the organization.

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Which of the following is a data validation edit and control? A. Hash totals B. Reasonableness checks C. Online access controls D. Before and after image reporting

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Which is the first software capability maturity model (CMM) level to include a standard software development process? A. Initial (level 1) B. Repeatable (level 2) C. Defined (level 3) D. Optimizing (level 5)

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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

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Which of the following is the MOST effective means of determining which controls are functioning properly in an operating system? A. Consulting with the vendor B. Reviewing the vendor installation guide C. Consulting with the system programmer D. Reviewing the system generation parameters

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The purpose of debugging programs is to: A. generate random data that can be used to test programs before implementing them. B. protect valid changes from being overwritten by other changes during programming. C. define the program development and maintenance costs to be include in the feasibility study. D. ensure that abnormal terminations and coding flaws are detected and corrected.

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Which of the following provisions in a contract for external information systems services would an IS auditor consider to be LEAST significant? A. Ownership of program and files B. Statement of due care and confidentiality C. Continued service of outsourcer in the event of a disaster D. Detailed description of computer hardware used by the vendor

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Which of the following would allow a company to extend it?s enterprise?s intranet across the Internet to it?s business partners? A. Virtual private network B. Client-Server C. Dial-Up access D. Network service provider

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