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Answer: A

Data edits are preventive controls since they are used in a
program before data is processed, thus preventing the
processing of data containing errors.

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A. preventive controls

In a data warehouse, data quality is achieved by: A. cleansing. B. restructuring. C. source data credibility. D. transformation.

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An advantage of the use of hot sites as a backup alternative is that: A. the costs associated with hot sites are low. B. hot sites can be used for an extended amount of time. C. hot sites can be made ready for operation within a short period of time. D. they do not require that equipment and systems software be compatible with the primary site.

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The use of coding standards is encouraged by IS auditors because they: A. define access control tables. B. detail program documentation. C. standardize dataflow diagram methodology. D. ensure compliance with field naming conventions.

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Which of the following message services provides the strongest protection that a specific action has occurred? A. Proof of delivery B. Nonrepudiation C. Proof of submission D. Message origin authentication

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Which of the following reports should an IS auditor use to check compliance with a service level agreement (SLA) requirement for uptime? A. Utilization reports B. Hardware error reports C. System logs D. Availability reports

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An IS auditor's MAJOR concern as a result of reviewing a business process reengineering (BPR) project should be whether the: A. newly designed business process has key controls in place. B. changed process will affect organization structure, finances and personnel. C. roles for suppliers have been redefined. D. process has been documented before and after reengineering.

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At the end of a simulation of an operational contingency test, the IS auditor performed a review of the recovery process. The IS auditor concluded that the recovery took more than the critical time frame allows. Which of the following actions should the auditor recommend? A. Widen the physical capacity to accomplish better mobility in a shorter time. B. Shorten the distance to reach the hot site. C. Perform an integral review of the recovery tasks. D. Increase the number of human resources involved in the recovery process.

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Which of the following is critical to the selection and acquisition of the correct operating system software? A. Competitive bids B. User department approval C. Hardware-configuration analysis D. Purchasing department approval

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When planning an audit of a network set up, the IS auditor should give highest priority to obtaining which of the following network documentation? A. Wiring and schematic diagram B. Users list and responsibilities C. Applications list and their details D. Backup and recovery procedures

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52. Which of the following tests confirm that the new system can operate in its target environment?

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Which of the following would an IS auditor consider a weakness when performing an audit of an organization that uses a public key infrastructure with digital certificates for its business-to-consumer transactions via the Internet? A. Customers are widely dispersed geographically, but not the certificate authorities. B. Customers can make their transactions from any computer or mobile device. C. The certificate authority has several data processing subcenters to administrate certificates. D. The organization is the owner of the certificate authority.

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Which of the following provides the GREATEST assurance of message authenticity? A. The pre-hash code is derived mathematically from the message being sent. B. The pre-hash code is encrypted using the sender's private key. C. Encryption of the pre-hash code and the message using the secret key. D. Sender attains the recipient's public key and verifies the authenticity of its digital certificate with a certificate authority.

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