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Answer: B

A structured walk-through is a management tool for improving
productivity. Structured walk-throughs can detect an
incorrect or improper interpretation of the program
specifications. This, in turn, improves the quality of
system testing and acceptance of it. The other choices are
methods or tools in the overall systems development process.

To review access to ceratin data base to determine whether the "new user" forms were correctly authorized. This is an example of:

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A manufacturer has been purchasing materials and supplies for its business through an e-commerce application. Which of the following should this manufacturer rely on to prove that the transactions were actually made? A. Reputation B. Authentication C. Encryption D. Nonrepudiation

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An IS auditor evaluates the test results of a modification to a system that deals with payment computation. The auditor finds that 50 percent of the calculations do not match predetermined totals. Which of the following would MOST likely be the next step in the audit? A. Design further tests of the calculations that are in error. B. Identify variables that may have caused the test results to be inaccurate. C. Examine some of the test cases to confirm the results. D. Document the results and prepare a report of findings, conclusions and recommendations.

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A PING command is used to measure: A. attenuation. B. throughput. C. delay distortion. D. latency.

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Which of the following situations would increase the likelihood of fraud? A. Application programmers are implementing changes to production programs. B. Application programmers are implementing changes to test programs. C. Operations support staff are implementing changes to batch schedules. D. Database administrators are implementing changes to data structures.

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The management of an organization has decided to establish a security awareness program. Which of the following would MOST likely be a part of the program? A. Utilization of an intrusion detection system to report incidents. B. Mandating the use of passwords to access all software. C. Installing an efficient user log system to track the actions of each user D. Provide training on a regular basis to all current and new employees.

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In a risk-based audit approach, an IS auditor should FIRST complete :

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Which of the following environmental controls is appropriate to protect computer equipment against short-term reductions in electrical power? A. Power line conditioners B. A surge protective device C. An alternative power supply D. An interruptible power supply

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An internal audit department, that organizationally reports exclusively to the chief financial officer (CFO) rather than to an audit committee, is MOST likely to: A. have its audit independence questioned. B. report more business-oriented and relevant findings. C. enhance the implementation of the auditor's recommendations. D. result in more effective action being taken on the recommendations.

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Which of the following is the MOST reliable sender authentication method? A. Digital signatures B. Asymmetric cryptography C. Digital certificates D. Message authentication code

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Which of the following is an example of the physiological biometrics technique? A. Hand scans B. Voice scans C. Signature scans D. Keystroke monitoring

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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.

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