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Which of the following steps would an IS auditor normally
perform FIRST in a data center security review?
A. Evaluate physical access test results.
B. Determine the risks/threats to the data center site.
C. Review business continuity procedures.
D. Test for evidence of physical access at suspect locations.
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Answer: B
During planning, the IS auditor should get an overview of
the functions being audited and evaluate the audit and
business risks. Choices A and D are part of the audit
fieldwork process that occurs subsequent to this planning
and preparation. Choice C is not part of a security review.
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An IS auditor discovers that programmers have update access to the live environment. In this situation, the IS auditor is LEAST likely to be concerned that programmers can: A. authorize transactions. B. add transactions directly to the database. C. make modifications to programs directly. D. access data from live environment and provide faster maintenance.
A manufacturer has been purchasing materials and supplies for its business through an e-commerce application. Which of the following should this manufacturer rely on to prove that the transactions were actually made? A. Reputation B. Authentication C. Encryption D. Nonrepudiation
During an audit, an IS auditor learns that lengthy and complex passwords are required to reach the network via modem. These passwords were established by an outside provider. The communications software allows users to select a ?remember password? option. What should the IS auditor's PRIMARY recommendation be? A. Disable the save password option and have users record them elsewhere. B. Request that the provider change the dial-in password to a group password. C. Establish and enforce a process to have users change their passwords. D. Allow users to change their passwords to something less complex.
An organization is introducing a single sign-on (SSO) system. Under the SSO system, users will be required to enter only one user ID and password for access to all application systems. Under the SSO system, unauthorized access: A. is less likely. B. is more likely. C. will have a greater impact. D. will have a smaller impact.
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Which of the following groups should assume ownership of a systems development project and the resulting system? A. User management B. Senior management C. Project steering committee D. Systems development management
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During an audit of a telecommunications system the IS auditor finds that the risk of intercepting data transmitted to and from remote sites is very high. The MOST effective control for reducing this exposure is: A. encryption. B. callback modems. C. message authentication. D. dedicated leased lines.
An IS auditor is assigned to perform a post implementation review of an application system. Which of the following situations may have impaired the independence of the IS auditor? The IS auditor: A. implemented a specific control during the development of the application system. B. designed an embedded audit module exclusively for auditing the application system. C. participated as a member of the application system project team, but did not have operational responsibilities. D.provided consulting advice concerning application system best practices.
Which of the following is a dynamic analysis tool for the purpose of testing software modules? A. Blackbox test B. Desk checking C. Structured walk-through D. Design and code
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