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Answer: D

The purpose of debugging programs is to ensure that program
abends and coding flaws are detected and corrected before
the final program goes into production. There are special
tools, such as logic paths monitors, memory dumps and output
analyzers, to aid the debugging efforts.

Passwords should be: A. assigned by the security administrator. B. changed every 30 days at the discretion of the user. C. reused often to ensure the user does not forget the password. D. displayed on the screen so that the user can ensure that it has been entered properly.

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Which of the following pairs of functions should not be combined to provide proper segregation of duties? A. Tape librarian and computer operator B. Application programming and data entry C. Systems analyst and database administrator D. Security administrator and quality assurance

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As part of the business continuity planning process, which of the following should be identified FIRST in the business impact analysis (BIA)? A. Organizational risks, such as single point-of-failure and infrastructure risk B. Threats to critical business processes C. Critical business processes for ascertaining the priority for recovery D. Resources required for resumption of business

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An IS auditor reviews an organization chart PRIMARILY for: A. an understanding of workflows. B. investigating various communication channels. C. understanding the responsibilities and authority of individuals. D. investigating the network connected to different employees.

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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.

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After installing a network, an organization installed a vulnerability assessment tool or security scanner to identify possible weaknesses. Which is the MOST serious risk associated with such tools? A. Differential reporting B. False positive reporting C. False negative reporting D. Less detail reporting

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A data administrator is responsible for: A. maintaining database system software. B. defining data elements, data names and their relationship. C. developing physical database structures. D. developing data dictionary system software.

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Which of the following procedures can a biometric system perform? A. Measure airborne contamination. B. Provide security over physical access. C. Monitor temperature and humidity levels. D. Detect hazardous electromagnetic fields in an area.

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Which of the following is an example of the physiological biometrics technique? A. Hand scans B. Voice scans C. Signature scans D. Keystroke monitoring

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The PRIMARY advantage of a continuous audit approach is that it: A. does not require an IS auditor to collect evidence on system reliability while processing is taking place. B. requires the IS auditor to review and follow up immediately on all information collected. C. can improve system security when used in time-sharing environments that process a large number of transactions. D. does not depend on the complexity of an organization's computer systems.

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The application test plans are developed in which of the following systems development life cycle (SDLC) phases? A. Design B. Testing C. Requirement D. Development

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Which of the following network configuration options contains a direct link between any two host machines? A. Bus B. Ring C. Star D. Completely connected (mesh)

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