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Answer: C

Preparing simulated transactions for processing and
comparing the results to predetermined results is the best
method for proving accuracy of a tax calculation. Detailed
visual review, flowcharting and analysis of source code are
not effective methods, and monthly totals would not address
the accuracy of individual tax calculations.

Which of the following methods of providing telecommunication continuity involves routing traffic through split- or duplicate-cable facilities? A. Diverse routing B. Alternative routing C. Redundancy D. Long haul network diversity

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Which of the following testing methods is MOST effective during the initial phases of prototyping? A. System B. Parallel C. Volume D. Top-down

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Applying a retention date on a file will ensure that: A. data cannot be read until the date is set. B. data will not be deleted before that date. C. backup copies are not retained after that date. D. datasets having the same name are differentiated.

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The secure socket layer (SSL) protocol addresses the confidentiality of a message through: A. symmetric encryption. B. message authentication code. C. hash function. D. digital signature certificates.

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Which of the following is the MOST critical and contributes the MOST to the quality of data in a data warehouse? A. Accuracy of the source data B. Credibility of the data source C. Accuracy of the extraction process D. Accuracy of the data transformation

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Which of the following is MOST important to have provided for in a disaster recovery plan? A. Backup of compiled object programs B. Reciprocal processing agreement C. Phone contact list D. Supply of special forms

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IS management has recently informed the IS auditor of its decision to disable certain referential integrity controls in the payroll system to provide users with a faster report generator. This will MOST likely increase the risk of: A. data entry by unauthorized users. B. a nonexistent employee being paid. C. an employee receiving an unauthorized raise. D. duplicate data entry by authorized users.

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Which of the following is an objective of a control self-assessment (CSA) program? A. Audit responsibility enhancement B. Problem identification C. Solution brainstorming D. Substitution for an audit

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The database administrator has recently informed you of the decision to disable certain normalization controls in the database management system (DBMS) software to provide users with increased query performance. This will MOST likely increase the risk of: A. loss of audit trails. B. redundancy of data. C. loss of data integrity. D. unauthorized access to data.

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An organization has outsourced network and desktop support. Although the relationship has been reasonably successful, risks remain due to connectivity issues. Which of the following controls should FIRST be performed to assure the organization reasonably mitigates these possible risks? A. Network defense program B. Encryption/Authentication C. Adequate reporting between organizations D. Adequate definition in contractual relationship

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Utility programs that assemble software modules needed to execute a machine instruction application program version are: A. text editors. B. program library managers. C. linkage editors and loaders. D. debuggers and development aids.

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The planning and monitoring of computer resources to ensure that they are being used efficiently and effectively is: A. hardware monitoring. B. capacity management. C. network management. D. job scheduling.

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