The FIRST step in developing a business continuity plan
(BCP) is to:
A. classify the importance of systems.
B. establish a disaster recovery strategy.
C. determine the critical recovery time period.
D. perform a risk ranking.
Answer / guest
Answer: A
Determining the classification of systems is the foremost
step in a BCP exercise. Without determining the
classification of systems other steps cannot be performed.
Choices B, C and D are carried out later in the process.
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An IS auditor reviewing back-up procedures for software need only determine that: A. object code libraries are backed up. B. source code libraries are backed up. C. both object and source codes libraries are backed up. D. program patches are maintained at the originating site.
Which of the following should be in place to protect the purchaser of an application package in the event that the vendor ceases to trade? A. Source code held in escrow. B. Object code held by a trusted third party. C. Contractual obligation for software maintenance. D. Adequate training for internal programming staff.
When reviewing the quality of an IS department's development process, the IS auditor finds that they do not use any formal, documented methodology and standards. The IS auditor's MOST appropriate action would be to: A. complete the audit and report the finding. B. investigate and recommend appropriate formal standards. C. document the informal standards and test for compliance. D. withdraw and recommend a further audit when standards are implemented.
The rate of change of technology increases the importance of: A. outsourcing the IS function. B. implementing and enforcing good processes. C. hiring personnel willing to make a career within the organization. D. meeting user requirements.
Which of the following audit tools is MOST useful to an IS auditor when an audit trail is required? A. Integrated test facility (ITF) B. Continuous and intermittent simulation (CIS) C. Audit hooks D. Snapshots
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An IS auditor conducting an access controls review in a client-server environment discovers that all printing options are accessible by all users. In this situation, the IS auditor is MOST likely to conclude that: A. exposure is greater since information is available to unauthorized users. B. operating efficiency is enhanced since anyone can print any report, any time. C. operating procedures are more effective since information is easily available. D. user friendliness and flexibility is facilitated since there is a smooth flow of information among users.
When reviewing an organization's logical access security, which of the following would be of the MOST concern to an IS auditor? A. Passwords are not shared. B. Password files are encrypted. C. Redundant logon IDs are deleted. D. The allocation of logon IDs is controlled.
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To make an electronic funds transfer (EFT), one employee enters the amount field and another employee reenters the same data again, before the money is transferred. The control adopted by the organization in this case is: A. sequence check. B. key verification. C. check digit. D. completeness check.
Which of the following is an object-oriented technology characteristic that permits an enhanced degree of security over data? A. Inheritance B. Dynamic warehousing C. Encapsulation D. Polymorphism
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