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Answer: B

Establishing the requirements of the organization is a task
that should be completed early in the process. Cost factors
are a part of the analysis in the evaluation of software
alternatives. A vendor's reputation and the installed base
become important only after the requirements are met.

Applying a digital signature to data traveling in a network provides: A. confidentiality and integrity. B. security and nonrepudiation. C. integrity and nonrepudiation. D. confidentiality and nonrepudiation.

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Many IT projects experience problems because the development time and/or resource requirements are underestimated. Which of the following techniques would provide the GREATEST assistance in developing an estimate of project duration? A. Function point analysis B. PERT chart C. Rapid application development D. Object-oriented system development

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An IS auditor, performing a review of an application?s controls, discovers a weakness in system software, which could materially impact the application. The IS auditor should: A. Disregard these control weaknesses as a system software review is beyond the scope of this review. B. Conduct a detailed system software review and report the control weaknesses. C. Include in the report a statement that the audit was limited to a review of the application?s controls. D. Review the system software controls as relevant and recommend a detailed system software review.

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An IS auditor discovers evidence of fraud perpetrated with a manager's user id. The manager had written the password, allocated by the system administrator, inside his/her desk drawer. The IS auditor should conclude that the: A. manager's assistant perpetrated the fraud. B. perpetrator cannot be established beyond doubt. C. fraud must have been perpetrated by the manager. D. system administrator perpetrated the fraud.

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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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A goal of processing controls is to ensure that: A. the data are delivered without compromised confidentiality. B. all transactions are authorized. C. accumulated data are accurate and complete through authorized routines. D. only authorized individuals perform sensitive functions.

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Which of the following forms of evidence for the auditor would be considered the MOST reliable? A. An oral statement from the auditee B. The results of a test performed by an IS auditor C. An internally generated computer accounting report D. A confirmation letter received from an outside source

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Which of the following functions, if combined, would be the GREATEST risk to an organization? A. Systems analyst and database administrator B. Quality assurance and computer operator C. Tape librarian and data entry clerk D. Application programmer and tape librarian

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Following a reorganization of a company's legacy database, it was discovered that records were accidentally deleted. Which of the following controls would have MOST effectively detected this occurrence? A. Range check B. Table lookups C. Run-to-run totals D. One-for-one checking

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An IS auditor when reviewing a network used for Internet communications, will FIRST examine the: A. validity of passwords change occurrences. B. architecture of the client-server application. C. network architecture and design. D. firewall protection and proxy servers.

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Which of the following logical access exposures involves changing data before, or as it is entered into the computer? A. Data diddling B. Trojan horse C. Worm D. Salami technique

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The use of a GANTT chart can: A. aid in scheduling project tasks. B. determine project checkpoints. C. ensure documentation standards. D. direct the post-implementation review.

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