Which of the following applet intrusion issues poses the
GREATEST risk of disruption to an organization?
A. A program that deposits a virus on a client machine
B. Applets recording keystrokes and, therefore, passwords
C. Downloaded code that reads files on a client's hard drive
D. Applets opening connections from the client machine
Answer / guest
Answer: D
An applet is a program downloaded from a web server to the
client, usually through a web browser that provides
functionality for database access, interactive web pages and
communications with other users. Applets opening connections
from the client machine to other machines on the network and
damaging those machines as a denial-of-service attack pose
the greatest threat to an organization and could disrupt
business continuity. A program that deposits a virus on a
client machine is referred to as a malicious attack
(specifically meant to cause harm to a client machine), but
may not necessarily result in a disruption of service.
Applets recording keystrokes and, therefore, passwords and
downloaded code that reads files on a client's hard drive
relate more to organizational privacy issues, and although
significant, are less likely to cause a significant
disruption of service.
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The reason for having controls in an IS environment: A. remains unchanged from a manual environment, but the implemented control features may be different. B. changes from a manual environment, therefore the implemented control features may be different. C. changes from a manual environment, but the implemented control features will be the same. D. remains unchanged from a manual environment and the implemented control features will also be the same.
Which of the following would be a compensating control to mitigate risks resulting from an inadequate segregation of duties? A. Sequence check B. Check digit C. Source documentation retention D. Batch control reconciliations
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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.
The development of an IS security policy is ultimately the responsibility of the: A. IS department. B. security committee. C. security administrator. D. board of directors.
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While planning an audit, an assessment of risk should be made to provide: A. reasonable assurance that the audit will cover material items. B. definite assurance that material items will be covered during the audit work. C. reasonable assurance that all items will be covered by the audit. D. sufficient assurance that all items will be covered during the audit work.
Which of the following is the MOST critical for the successful implementation and maintenance of a security policy? A. Assimilation of the framework and intent of a written security policy by all appropriate parties B. Management support and approval for the implementation and maintenance of a security policy C. Enforcement of security rules by providing punitive actions for any violation of security rules D. Stringent implementation, monitoring and enforcing of rules by the security officer through access control software
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Which of the following is MOST likely to occur when a system development project is in the middle of the programming/coding phase? A. Unit tests B. Stress tests C. Regression tests D. Acceptance tests