Which of the following is the MOST important objective of
data protection?
A. Identifying persons who need access to information
B. Ensuring the integrity of information
C. Denying or authorizing access to the IS system
D. Monitoring logical accesses
Answer / guest
Answer: B
Maintaining data integrity is the most important objective
of data security. This is a necessity if an organization is
to continue as a viable and successful enterprise. The other
choices are important techniques for achieving the objective
of data integrity.
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The MOST effective method for limiting the damage of an attack by a software virus is: A. software controls. B. policies, standards and procedures. C. logical access controls. D. data communication standards.
One of the purposes of library control software is to allow: A. programmers access to production source and object libraries. B. batch program updating. C. operators to update the control library with the production version before testing is completed. D. read-only access to source code.
Which of the following BEST describes an integrated test facility? A. A technique that enables the IS auditor to test a computer application for the purpose of verifying correct processing B. The utilization of hardware and/or software to review and test the functioning of a computer system C. A method of using special programming options to permit printout of the path through a computer program taken to process a specific transaction D. A procedure for tagging and extending transactions and master records that are used by an IS auditor for tests
Which of the following procedures would BEST determine whether adequate recovery/restart procedures exist? A. Reviewing program code B. Reviewing operations documentation C. Turning off the UPS, then the power D. Reviewing program documentation
When a systems development life cycle (SDLC) methodology is inadequate, the MOST serious immediate risk is that the new system will: A. be completed late. B. exceed the cost estimates. C. not meet business and user needs. D. be incompatible with existing systems.
When auditing the proposed acquisition of a new computer system, the IS auditor should FIRST establish that: A. a clear business case has been approved by management. B. corporate security standards will be met. C. users will be involved in the implementation plan. D. the new system will meet all required user functionality.
An IS auditor is auditing the controls relating to employee termination. Which of the following is the MOST important aspect to be reviewed? A. The related company staff are notified about the termination B. User ID and passwords of the employee have been deleted C. The details of employee have been removed from active payroll files D. Company property provided to the employee has been returned
A data center has a badge-entry system. Which of the following is MOSTimportant to protect the computing assets in the center? A. Badge readers are installed in locations where tampering would be noticed B. The computer that controls the badge system is backed up frequently C. A process for promptly deactivating lost or stolen badges exists D. All badge entry attempts are logged
The management of an organization has decided to establish a security awareness program. Which of the following would MOST likely be a part of the program? A. Utilization of an intrusion detection system to report incidents. B. Mandating the use of passwords to access all software. C. Installing an efficient user log system to track the actions of each user D. Provide training on a regular basis to all current and new employees.
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
When performing an audit of access rights, an IS auditor should be suspicious of which of the following if allocated to a computer operator? A. READ access to data B. DELETE access to transaction data files C. Logged READ/EXECUTE access to programs D. UPDATE access to job control language/script files
Which of the following is a substantive test?