Which of the following techniques or tools would assist an
IS auditor when performing a statistical sampling of
financial transactions maintained in a financial management
information system?
A. Spreadsheets
B. Parallel simulation
C. Generalized audit software
D. Regression testing
Answer / guest
Answer: C
All generalized audit software has facilities for
statistical analysis. Spreadsheets do not lend themselves to
the extraction and analysis of transaction data. Parallel
simulation is a process of replicating computer-based
processes. Regression testing is the process of rerunning a
portion of a test plan to ensure that changes or corrections
have not introduced new errors.
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IS management has decided to rewrite a legacy customer relations system using fourth-generation languages (4GLs). Which of the following risks is MOST often associated with system development using 4GLs? A. Inadequate screen/report design facilities B. Complex programming language subsets C. Lack of portability across operating systems D. Inability to perform data intensive operations
An IS auditor reviewing an outsourcing contract of IT facilities would expect it to define the: A. hardware configuration. B. access control software. C. ownership of intellectual property. D. application development methodology.
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 organization has contracted with a vendor for a turnkey solution for their electronic toll collection system (ETCS). The vendor has provided its proprietary application software as part of the solution. The contract should require that: A. a backup server be available to run ETCS operations with up-to-date data. B. a backup server be loaded with all the relevant software and data. C. the systems staff of the organization be trained to handle any event. D. source code of the ETCS application be placed in escrow.
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
IS auditors, in performing detailed network assessments and access control reviews should FIRST: A. determine the points of entry. B. evaluate users access authorization. C. assess users identification and authorization. D. evaluate the domain-controlling server configuration.
The use of statistical sampling procedures helps minimize: A. sampling risk. B. detection risk. C. inherent risk. D. control risk.
Confidential data residing on a PC is BEST protected by: A. a password. B. file encryption. C. removable diskettes. D. a key operated power source.
The extent to which data will be collected during an IS audit should be determined, based on the: A. availability of critical and required information. B. auditor's familiarity with the circumstances. C. auditee's ability to find relevant evidence. D. purpose and scope of the audit being done.
Which of the following types of risks assumes an absence of compensating controls in the area being reviewed? A. Control risk B. Detection risk C. Inherent risk D. Sampling risk
Which of the following describes a difference between unit testing and system testing? A. Unit testing is more comprehensive. B. Programmers are not involved in system testing. C. System testing relates to interfaces between programs. D. System testing proves user requirements are complete.
When developing a risk management program, the FIRST activity to be performed is a/an: A. threats assessment. B. classification of data. C. inventory of assets. D. criticality analysis.