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
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Answer: C
The ring network is vulnerable to failure if one device fails.
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The quality assurance group is typically responsible for: A. ensuring that the output received from system processing is complete. B. monitoring the execution of computer processing tasks. C. ensuring that programs and program changes and documentation adhere to established standards. D. designing procedures to protect data against accidental disclosure, modification or destruction.
The most common problem in the operation of an intrusion detection system (IDS) is: A. the detection of false positives. B. receiving trap messages. C. reject error rates. D. denial-of-service attacks.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of image processing? A. Verifies signatures B. Improves service C. Relatively inexpensive to use D. Reduces deterioration due to handling
During a review of a large data center an IS auditor observed computer operators acting as backup tape librarians and security administrators. Which of these situations would be MOST critical to report? A. Computer operators acting as tape librarians B. Computer operators acting as security administrators C. Computer operators acting as a tape librarian and security administrator D. It is not necessary to report any of these situations.
What data should be used for regression testing? A. Different data than used in the previous test B. The most current production data C. The data used in previous tests D. Data produced by a test data generator
While developing a risk-based audit program, which of the following would the IS auditor MOST likely focus on? A. Business processes B. Critical IT applications C. Corporate objectives D. Business strategies
In an audit of a business continuity plan, which of the following findings is of MOST concern? A. There is no insurance for the addition of assets during the year. B. BCP manual is not updated on a regular basis. C. Testing of the backup of data has not been done regularly. D. Records for maintenance of access system have not been maintained.
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
When reviewing a system development project at the project initiation stage, an IS auditor finds that the project team is following the organization's quality manual. To meet critical deadlines the project team proposes to fast track the validation and verification processes, commencing some elements before the previous deliverable is signed off. Under these circumstances, the IS auditor would MOST likely: A. report this as a critical finding to senior management. B. accept that different quality processes can be adopted for each project. C. report to IS management the team's failure to follow quality procedures. D. report the risks associated with fast tracking to the project steering committee.
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.
With regard to sampling it can be said that: A. sampling is generally applicable when the population relates to an intangible or undocumented control. B. if an auditor knows internal controls are strong, the confidence coefficient may be lowered. C. attribute sampling would help prevent excessive sampling of an attribute by stopping an audit test at the earliest possible moment. D. variable sampling is a technique to estimate the rate of occurrence of a given control or set of related controls.
With the help of the security officer, granting access to data is the responsibility of: A. data owners. B. programmers. C. system analysts. D. librarians.