While reviewing the business continuity plan of an
organization, the IS auditor observed that the
organization's data and software files are backed up on a
periodic basis. Which characteristic of an effective plan
does this demonstrate?
A. Deterrence
B. Mitigation
C. Recovery
D. Response
Answer / guest
Answer: B
An effective business continuity plan includes steps to
mitigate the effects of a disaster. Files must be restored
on a timely basis for a backup plan to be effective. An
example of deterrence is when a plan includes installation
of firewalls for information systems. An example of recovery
is when a plan includes an organization's hot site to
restore normal business operations.
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A dry-pipe fire extinguisher system is a system that uses: A. water, but in which water does not enter the pipes until a fire has been detected. B. water, but in which the pipes are coated with special watertight sealants. C. carbon dioxide instead of water. D. halon instead of water.
When selecting software, which of the following business and technical issues is the MOST important to be considered? A. Vendor reputation B. Requirements of the organization C. Cost factors D. Installed base
If an application program is modified and proper system maintenance procedures are in place, which of the following should be tested? The: A. integrity of the database B. access controls for the applications programmer C. complete program, including any interface systems D. segment of the program containing the revised code
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.
A data administrator is responsible for: A. maintaining database system software. B. defining data elements, data names and their relationship. C. developing physical database structures. D. developing data dictionary system software.
The review of router access control lists should be conducted during a/an: A. environmental review. B. network security review. C. business continuity review. D. data integrity review.
Once an organization has finished the business process reengineering (BPR) of all its critical operations, the IS auditor would MOST likely focus on a review of: A. pre-BPR process flowcharts. B. post-BPR process flowcharts. C. BPR project plans. D. continuous improvement and monitoring plans.
When reviewing a system development project an IS auditor would be PRIMARILY concerned with whether: A. business objectives are achieved. B. security and control procedures are adequate. C. the system utilizes the strategic technical infrastructure. D. development will comply with the approved quality management processes
A key element in a risk analysis is/are: A. audit planning. B. controls. C. vulnerabilities. D. liabilities.
A data warehouse is: A. object orientated. B. subject orientated. C. departmental specific. D. a volatile databases.
Functionality is a characteristic associated with evaluating the quality of software products throughout their lifecycle, and is BEST described as the set of attributes that bear on the: A. existence of a set of functions and their specified properties. B. ability of the software to be transferred from one environment to another. C. capability of software to maintain its level of performance under stated conditions. D. relationship between the performance of the software and the amount of resources used.
An IS auditor is assigned to help design the data security aspects of an application under development. Which of the following provides the MOST reasonable assurance that corporate assets are protected when the application is certified for production? A. A review conducted by the internal auditor B. A review conducted by the assigned IS auditor C. Specifications by the user on the depth and content of the review D. An independent review conducted by another equally experienced IS auditor