Reconfiguring which of the following firewall types will
prevent inward downloading of files through the file
transfer protocol (FTP)?
A. Circuit gateway
B. Application gateway
C. Packet filter
D. Screening router
Answer / guest
Answer: B
An application gateway firewall is effective in preventing
applications, such as FTPs, from entering the organization
network. A circuit gateway firewall is able to prevent paths
or circuits, not applications, from entering the
organization network. A packet filter firewall or screening
router will allow or prevent access based on IP packets/address.
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During the review of a biometrics system operation, the IS auditor should FIRST review the stage of: A. enrollment. B. identification. C. verification. D. storage.
An IS auditor should be able to identify and evaluate various types of risks and their potential effects. Which of the following risks is associated with authorized program exits (trap doors)? A. Inherent B. Detection C. Audit D. Error
Which of the following fire suppressant systems would an IS auditor expect to find when conducting an audit of an unmanned computer center? A. Carbon dioxide B. Halon C. Dry-pipe sprinkler D. Wet-pipe sprinkler
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Which of the following is the MOST important reason for an IS auditor to be involved in a system development project? A. Evaluate the efficiency of resource utilization. B. Develop audit programs for subsequent audits of the system. C. Evaluate the selection of hardware to be used by the system. D. Ensure that adequate controls are built into the system during development.
Which of the following would be of the LEAST value to an IS auditor attempting to gain an understanding of an organization's IT process? A. IT planning documents with deliverables and performance results B. Policies and procedures relating to planning, managing, monitoring and reporting on performance C. Prior audit reports D. Reports of IT functional activities
With the help of the security officer, granting access to data is the responsibility of: A. data owners. B. programmers. C. system analysts. D. librarians.
In a client-server architecture, a domain name service (DNS) is MOST important because it provides the: A. address of the domain server. B. resolution service for the name/address. C. IP addresses for the Internet. D. domain name system.
IS auditors are MOST likely to perform compliance tests of internal controls if, after their initial evaluation of the controls, they conclude that: A. a substantive test would be too costly. B. the control environment is poor. C. inherent risk is low. D. control risks are within the acceptable limits.
Which of the following is the MOST effective type of antivirus software? A. Scanners B. Active monitors C. Integrity checkers D. Vaccines
Which of the following is the operating system mode in which all instructions can be executed? A. Problem B. Interrupt C. Supervisor D. Standard processing
The security level of a private key system depends on the number of: A. encryption key bits. B. messages sent. C. keys. D. channels used.