A web-based bookstore has included the customer relationship
management (CRM) system in its operations. An IS auditor has
been assigned to perform a call center review. Which of the
following is the MOST appropriate first step for the IS
auditor to take?
A. Review the company's performance since the CRM was
implemented.
B. Review the IT strategy.
C. Understand the business focus of the bookstore.
D. Interview salespeople and supervisors.
Answer / guest
Answer: C
The IS auditor should first understand the business drivers
of the CRM implementation. Choices A, B and D are not
appropriate first steps.
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Which of the following is the MOST effective technique for providing security during data transmission? A. Communication log B. Systems software log C. Encryption D. Standard protocol
The general ledger setup function in an enterprise resource package (ERP) allows for setting accounting periods. Access to this function has been permitted to users in finance, the warehouse and order entry. The MOST likely reason for such broad access is the: A. need to change accounting periods on a regular basis.. B. requirement to post entries for a closed accounting period. C. lack of policies and procedures for the proper segregation of duties. D. need to create/modify the chart of accounts and its allocations.
To identify the value of inventory that has been kept for more than eight weeks, an IS auditor would MOST likely use: A. test data. B. statistical sampling. C. an integrated test facility. D. generalized audit software.
A TCP/IP-based environment is exposed to the Internet. Which of the following BEST ensures that complete encryption and authentication protocols exist for protecting information while transmitted? A. Work is completed in tunnel mode with IP security using the nested services of authentication header (AH) and encapsulating security payload (ESP). B. A digital signature with RSA has been implemented. C. Digital certificates with RSA are being used. D. Work is being completed in TCP services.
Connection-oriented protocols in the TCP/IP suite are implemented in the: A. transport layer. B. application layer. C. physical layer. D. network layer.
Which of the following provides nonrepudiation services for e-commerce transactions? A. Public key infrastructure (PKI) B. Data encryption standard (DES) C. Message authentication code (MAC) D. Personal identification number (PIN)
An IS auditor reviewing back-up procedures for software need only determine that: A. object code libraries are backed up. B. source code libraries are backed up. C. both object and source codes libraries are backed up. D. program patches are maintained at the originating site.
Which of the following LAN physical layouts is subject to total loss if one device fails? A. Star B. Bus C. Ring D. Completely connected
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
Which of the following would be a compensating control to mitigate risks resulting from an inadequate segregation of duties? A. Sequence check B. Check digit C. Source documentation retention D. Batch control reconciliations
Which of the following concerns about the security of an electronic message would be addressed by digital signatures? A. Unauthorized reading B. Theft C. Unauthorized copying D. Alteration
An IS auditor conducting a review of disaster recovery planning at a financial processing organization has discovered the following: * The existing disaster recovery plan was compiled two years ago by a systems analyst in the organization's IT department using transaction flow projections from the operations department. * The plan was presented to the deputy CEO for approval and formal issue, but it is still awaiting his attention. * The plan has never been updated, tested or circulated to key management and staff, though interviews show that each would know what action to take for their area in the event of a disruptive incident. The IS auditor's report should recommend that: A. the deputy CEO be censured for his failure to approve the plan. B. a board of senior managers be set up to review the existing plan. C. the existing plan be approved and circulated to all key management and staff. D. a manager coordinate the creation of a new or revised plan within a defined time limit.