The initial step in establishing an information security
program is the:
A. development and implementation of an information security
standards manual.
B. performance of a comprehensive security control review by
the IS auditor.
C. adoption of a corporate information security policy
statement.
D. purchase of security access control software.
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Answer: C
A policy statement reflects the intent and support provided
by executive management for proper security and establishes
a starting point for developing the security program.
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C. adoption of a corporate information security policy
statement.
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In a small organization, where segregation of duties is not practical, an employee performs the function of computer operator and application programmer. Which of the following controls should the IS auditor recommend? A. Automated logging of changes to development libraries B. Additional staff to provide segregation of duties C. Procedures that verify that only approved program changes are implemented D. Access controls to prevent the operator from making program modifications
The PKI element that manages the certificate life cycle, including certificate directory maintenance and certificate revocation list (CRL) maintenance and publication is the: A. certificate authority. B. digital certificate. C. certification practice statement. D. registration authority.
A company has contracted with an external consulting firm to implement a commercial financial system to replace its existing in-house developed system. In reviewing the proposed development approach, which of the following would be of GREATEST concern? A. Acceptance testing is to be managed by users. B. A quality plan is not part of the contracted deliverables. C. Not all business functions will be available on initial implementation. D. Prototyping is being used to confirm that the system meets business requirements.
Which of the following is an advantage of an integrated test facility (ITF)? A. It uses actual master files or dummies and the IS auditor does not have to review the source of the transaction. B. Periodic testing does not require separate test processes. C. It validates application systems and tests the ongoing operation of the system. D. It eliminates the need to prepare test data.
Connection-oriented protocols in the TCP/IP suite are implemented in the: A. transport layer. B. application layer. C. physical layer. D. network layer.
An Internet-based attack using password sniffing can: A. enable one party to act as if they are another party. B. cause modification to the contents of certain transactions. C. be used to gain access to systems containing proprietary information. D. result in major problems with billing systems and transaction processing agreements.
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
An IS auditor doing penetration testing during an audit of Internet connections would: A. evaluate configurations. B. examine security settings. C. ensure virus-scanning software is in use. D. use tools and techniques that are available to a hacker.
An installed Ethernet cable run in an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) network is more than 100 meters long. Which of the following could be caused by the length of the cable? A. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) B. Cross talk C. Dispersion D.Attenuation
The FIRST task an IS auditor should complete when performing an audit in an unfamiliar area is to: A. design the audit programs for each system or function involved. B. develop a set of compliance tests and substantive tests. C. gather background information pertinent to the new audit. D. assign human and economical resources.
What data should be used for regression testing? A. Different data than used in the previous test B. The most current production data C. The data used in previous tests D. Data produced by a test data generator
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
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