Which of the following is an implementation risk within the
process of decision support systems?
A. Management control
B. Semistructured dimensions
C. Inability to specify purpose and usage patterns
D. Changes in decision processes
Answer / guest
Answer: C
The inability to specify purpose and usage patterns is a
risk that developers need to anticipate while implementing a
decision support system (DSS). Choices A, B and D are not
risks, but characteristics of a DSS.
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An IS auditor is reviewing a project that is using an agile software development approach. Which of the following should the IS auditor expect to find? A. Use of a capability maturity model (CMM) B. Regular monitoring of task-level progress against schedule C. Extensive use of software development tools to maximize team productivity D. Postiteration reviews that identify lessons learned for future use in the project
In the development of an important application affecting the entire organization, which of the following would be the MOST appropriate project sponsor? A. The information systems manager B. A member of executive management C. An independent management consultant D. The manager of the key user department
Which of the following IS functions may be performed by the same individual, without compromising on control or violating segregation of duties? A. Job control analyst and applications programmer B. Mainframe operator and system programmer C. Change/problem and quality control administrator D. Applications and system programmer
The key difference between a microwave radio system and a satellite radiolink system is that: A. microwave uses line-of-sight and satellite uses transponders during transmission. B. microwave operates through transponders placed on the earth's orbit. C. satellite uses line-of-sight during transmission. D. microwave uses fiber optic cables.
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS OFTEN AN ADVANTAGE OF USING PROTOTYPING GOR DYDTEM DVELOPMENT
When planning an audit of a network set up, the IS auditor should give highest priority to obtaining which of the following network documentation? A. Wiring and schematic diagram B. Users list and responsibilities C. Applications list and their details D. Backup and recovery procedures
Which of the following is the initial step in creating a firewall policy? A. A cost-benefits analysis of methods for securing the applications B. Identification of network applications to be externally accessed C. Identification of vulnerabilities associated with network applications to be externally accessed D. Creation of an applications traffic matrix showing protection methods
Which of the following exposures associated with the spooling of sensitive reports for offline printing would an IS auditor consider to be the MOST serious? A. Sensitive data can be read by operators. B. Data can be amended without authorization. C. Unauthorized report copies can be printed. D. Output can be lost in the event of system failure.
During a post-implementation review of an enterprise resource management system, an IS auditor would MOST likely: A. review access control configuration. B. evaluate interface testing. C. review detailed design documentation. D. evaluate system testing.
The implementation of cost-effective controls in an automated system is ultimately the responsibility of the: A. system administrator. B. quality assurance function. C. business unit management. D. chief of internal audit.
Which of the following translates e-mail formats from one network to another so that the message can travel through all the networks? A. Gateway B. Protocol converter C. Front-end communication processor D. Concentrator/multiplexor
A referential integrity constraint consists of: A. ensuring the integrity of transaction processing. B. ensuring that data are updated through triggers. C. ensuring controlled user updates to database. D. rules for designing tables and queries.