An IS auditor evaluates the test results of a modification
to a system that deals with payment computation. The auditor
finds that 50 percent of the calculations do not match
predetermined totals. Which of the following would MOST
likely be the next step in the audit?
A. Design further tests of the calculations that are in error.
B. Identify variables that may have caused the test results
to be inaccurate.
C. Examine some of the test cases to confirm the results.
D. Document the results and prepare a report of findings,
conclusions and recommendations.
Answer / guest
Answer: C
The IS auditor should next examine cases where incorrect
calculations occurred and confirm the results. After the
calculations have been confirmed, further tests can be
conducted and reviewed. Report preparation, findings and
recommendations would not be made until all results are
confirmed.
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Which of the following is the MOST important reason for an IS auditor to be involved in a system development project? A. Evaluate the efficiency of resource utilization. B. Develop audit programs for subsequent audits of the system. C. Evaluate the selection of hardware to be used by the system. D. Ensure that adequate controls are built into the system during development.
Data flow diagrams are used by IS auditors to: A. order data hierarchically. B. highlight high-level data definitions. C. graphically summarize data paths and storage. D. portray step-by-step details of data generation.
A malicious code that changes itself with each file it infects is called a: A. logic bomb. B. stealth virus. C. trojan horse. D. polymorphic virus.
A request for a change to a report format in a module (subsystem) was made. After making the required changes, the programmer should carry out: A. unit testing. B. unit and module testing. C. unit, module and regression testing. D. module testing.
Disaster recovery planning addresses the: A. technological aspect of business continuity planning. B. operational piece of business continuity planning. C. functional aspect of business continuity planning. D. overall coordination of business continuity planning.
Which of the following is a benefit of a risk-based approach to audit planning? Audit: A. scheduling may be performed months in advance. B. budgets are more likely to be met by the IS audit staff. C. staff will be exposed to a variety of technologies. D. resources are allocated to the areas of highest concern.
Which of the following would be considered an essential feature of a network management system? A. A graphical interface to map the network topology B. Capacity to interact with the Internet to solve the problems C. Connectivity to a help desk for advice on difficult issues D. An export facility for piping data to spreadsheets
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
Where adequate segregation of duties between operations and programming are not achievable, the IS auditor should look for: A. compensating controls. B. administrative controls. C. corrective controls. D. access controls.
An internal audit department, that organizationally reports exclusively to the chief financial officer (CFO) rather than to an audit committee, is MOST likely to: A. have its audit independence questioned. B. report more business-oriented and relevant findings. C. enhance the implementation of the auditor's recommendations. D. result in more effective action being taken on the recommendations.
An IS auditor's MAJOR concern as a result of reviewing a business process reengineering (BPR) project should be whether the: A. newly designed business process has key controls in place. B. changed process will affect organization structure, finances and personnel. C. roles for suppliers have been redefined. D. process has been documented before and after reengineering.
Which of the following activities should the business continuity manager perform FIRST after the replacement of hardware at the primary information processing facility? A. Verify compatibility with the hot site. B. Review the implementation report. C. Perform a walk-through of the DRP. D. Update the IS assets inventory.