When an IS auditor obtains a list of current users with
access to a WAN/LAN and verifies that those listed are
active associates, the IS auditor is performing a:
A. compliance test.
B. substantive test.
C. statistical sample.
D. risk assessment.
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Answer: A
Compliance tests determine if controls are being applied in
accordance with management policies and procedures. In this
case, verifying that only active associates are present
provides reasonable assurance that a control is in place and
can be relied upon. Choice B, substantive tests, relates to
quantitative reviews, such as balances and transactions and
their accuracy. Choice C does not relate since all current
user records were verified, while choice D is part of a
risk-based audit approach.
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Which of the following is a data validation edit and control? A. Hash totals B. Reasonableness checks C. Online access controls D. Before and after image reporting
The MOST appropriate person to chair the steering committee for a system development project with significant impact on a business area would be the: A. business analyst. B. chief information officer. C. project manager. D. executive level manager.
When conducting an audit of client/server database security, the IS auditor would be MOST concerned about the availability of: A. system utilities. B. application program generators. C. system security documentation. D. access to stored procedures.
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Which of the following is a network architecture configuration that links each station directly to a main hub? A. Bus B. Ring C. Star D. Completed connected
Access rules normally are included in which of the following documentation categories? A. Technical reference documentation B. User manuals C. Functional design specifications D. System development methodology documents
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Which of the following controls is LEAST likely to detect changes made online to master records? A. Update access to master file is restricted to a supervisor independent of data entry. B. Clerks enter updates online and are finalized by an independent supervisor. C. An edit listing of all updates is produced daily and reviewed by an independent supervisor. D. An update authorization form must be approved by an independent supervisor before entry.