Which of the following is the MOST likely reason why e-mail
systems have become a useful source of evidence for litigation?
A. Multiple cycles of backup files remain available.
B. Access controls establish accountability for e-mail activity.
C. Data classification regulates what information should be
communicated via e-mail.
D. Within the enterprise, a clear policy for using e-mail
ensures that evidence is available.
Answer / guest
Answer: A
Backup files containing documents, which supposedly have
been deleted, could be recovered from these files. Access
controls may help establish accountability for the issuance
of a particular document, but this does not provide evidence
of the e-mail. Data classification standards may be in place
with regards to what should be communicated via e-mail, but
the creation of the policy does not provide the information
required for litigation purposes.
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Which of the following would be the LEAST likely indication that complete or selected outsourcing of IS functions should be considered? A. The applications development backlog is greater than three years. B. It takes one year to develop and implement a high-priority system. C. More than 60 percent of programming costs are spent on system maintenance. D. Duplicate information systems functions exist at two sites.
An IS auditor performing a telecommunication access control review should be concerned PRIMARILY with the: A. maintenance of access logs of usage of various system resources. B. authorization and authentication of the user prior to granting access to system resources. C. adequate protection of stored data on servers by encryption or other means. D. accountability system and the ability to identify any terminal accessing system resources.
Which of the following is a control to detect an unauthorized change in a production environment? A. Denying programmers access to production data. B. Requiring change request to include benefits and costs. C. Periodically comparing control and current object and source programs. D. Establishing procedures for emergency changes.
The act that describes a computer intruder capturing a stream of data packets and inserting these packets into the network as if it were another genuine message stream is called: A. eavesdropping. B. message modification. C. a brute-force attack. D. packet replay.
An IS auditor performing an independent classification of systems should consider a situation where functions could be performed manually at a tolerable cost for an extended period of time as: A. critical. B. vital. C. sensitive. D. noncritical.
Which of the following physical access controls would provide the highest degree of security over unauthorized access? A. Bolting door lock B. Cipher lock C. Electronic door lock D. Fingerprint scanner
Which tests is an IS auditor performing when certain program is selected to determine if the source and object versions are the same?
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Which of the following is a telecommunication device that translates data from digital form to analog form and back to digital? A. Multiplexer B. Modem C. Protocol converter D. Concentrator
A large chain of shops with EFT at point-of-sale devices has a central communications processor for connecting to the banking network. Which of the following is the BEST disaster recovery plan for the communications processor? A. Offsite storage of daily backups B. Alternative standby processor onsite C. Installation of duplex communication links D. Alternative standby processor at another network node
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
Which of the following would enable an enterprise to provide access to its intranet (i.e., extranet) across the Internet to its business partners? A. Virtual private network B. Client-server C. Dial-in access D. Network service provider