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Which of the following would an IS auditor consider to be
the MOST helpful when evaluating the effectiveness and
adequacy of a computer preventive maintenance program?
A. A system downtime log
B. Vendors' reliability figures
C. Regularly scheduled maintenance log
D. A written preventive maintenance schedule
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Answer: A
A system downtime log provides information regarding the
effectiveness and adequacy of computer preventive
maintenance programs.
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When two or more systems are integrated, input/output controls must be reviewed by the IS auditor in the: A. systems receiving the output of other systems. B. systems sending output to other systems. C. systems sending and receiving data. D. interfaces between the two systems.
Which of the following is a strength of the program evaluation review technique (PERT) over other techniques? PERT: A. considers different scenarios for planning and control projects. B. allows the user to input program and system parameters. C. tests system maintenance processes accurately. D. estimates costs of system projects.
Which of the following concerns about the security of an electronic message would be addressed by digital signatures? A. Unauthorized reading B. Theft C. Unauthorized copying D. Alteration
In reviewing the IS short-range (tactical) plan, the IS auditor should determine whether: A. there is an integration of IS and business staffs within projects. B. there is a clear definition of the IS mission and vision. C. there is a strategic information technology planning methodology in place. D. the plan correlates business objectives to IS goals and objectives.
An IS auditor discovers that an organization?s business continuity plan provides for an alternate processing site that will accommodate fifty percent of the primary processing capability. Based on this, which of the following actions should the IS auditor take? A. Do nothing, because generally, less than twenty-five percent of all processing is critical to an organization?s survival and the backup capacity, therefore is adequate. B. Identify applications that could be processed at the alternate site and develop manual procedures to backup other processing. C. Ensure that critical applications have been identified and that the alternate site could process all such applications. D. Recommend that the information processing facility arrange for an alternate processing site with the capacity to handle at least seventy-five percent of normal processing.
The use of a GANTT chart can: A. aid in scheduling project tasks. B. determine project checkpoints. C. ensure documentation standards. D. direct the post-implementation review.
Which of the following is critical to the selection and acquisition of the correct operating system software? A. Competitive bids B. User department approval C. Hardware-configuration analysis D. Purchasing department approval
When auditing the requirements phase of a software acquisition, the IS auditor should: A. assess the feasibility of the project timetable. B. assess the vendor?s proposed quality processes. C. ensure that the best software package is acquired. D. review the completeness of the specifications.
Which of the following group/individuals should assume overall direction and responsibility for costs and timetables of system development projects? A. User management B. Project steering committee C. Senior management D. Systems development management
When reviewing a system development project at the project initiation stage, an IS auditor finds that the project team is following the organization's quality manual. To meet critical deadlines the project team proposes to fast track the validation and verification processes, commencing some elements before the previous deliverable is signed off. Under these circumstances, the IS auditor would MOST likely: A. report this as a critical finding to senior management. B. accept that different quality processes can be adopted for each project. C. report to IS management the team's failure to follow quality procedures. D. report the risks associated with fast tracking to the project steering committee.
Which of the following MUST exist to ensure the viability of a duplicate information processing facility? A. The site is near the primary site to ensure quick and efficient recovery. B. The site contains the most advanced hardware available. C. The workload of the primary site is monitored to ensure adequate backup is available. D. The hardware is tested when it is installed to ensure it is working properly.
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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