Which of the following is the operating system mode in which
all instructions can be executed?
A. Problem
B. Interrupt
C. Supervisor
D. Standard processing
Answer / guest
Answer: C
The supervisor mode answers the request for all instructions
and refers to most types of equipment. In the problem mode,
privileged instructions cannot be executed. The other
choices are not relevant to operating systems.
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Following the development of an application system, it is determined that several design objectives have not been achieved. This is MOST likely to have been caused by: A. insufficient user involvement. B. early dismissal of the project manager. C. inadequate quality assurance (QA) tools. D. noncompliance with defined approval points.
When two or more systems are integrated, input/output controls must be reviewed by the IS auditor in the: A. systems receiving the output of other systems. B. systems sending output to other systems. C. systems sending and receiving data. D. interfaces between the two systems.
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 method of routing traffic through split cable facilities or duplicate cable facilities is called: A. alternative routing. B. diverse routing. C. redundancy. D. circular routing.
Which of the following disaster recovery/continuity plan components provides the GREATEST assurance of recovery after a disaster? A. The alternate facility will be available until the original information processing facility is restored. B. User management was involved in the identification of critical systems and their associated critical recovery times. C. Copies of the plan are kept at the homes of key decision making personnel. D. Feedback to management assuring them that the business continuity plans are indeed workable and that the procedures are current.
The review of router access control lists should be conducted during a/an: A. environmental review. B. network security review. C. business continuity review. D. data integrity review.
Programs that can run independently and travel from machine to machine across network connections, with the ability to destroy data or utilize tremendous computer and communication resources, are referred to as: A. trojan horses. B. viruses. C. worms. D. logic bombs.
Capacity monitoring software is used to ensure: A. maximum use of available capacity. B. that future acquisitions meet user needs. C. concurrent use by a large number of users. D. continuity of efficient operations.
Change control procedures to prevent scope creep during an application development project should be defined during: A. design. B. feasibility. C. implementation. D. requirements definition.
The intent of application controls is to ensure that when inaccurate data is entered into the system, the data is: A. accepted and processed. B. accepted and not processed. C. not accepted and not processed. D. not accepted and processed.
The PRIMARY objective of a business continuity and disaster recovery plan should be to: A. safeguard critical IS assets. B. provide for continuity of operations. C. minimize the loss to an organization. D. protect human life.
Which of the following physical access controls would provide the highest degree of security over unauthorized access? A. Bolting door lock B. Cipher lock C. Electronic door lock D. Fingerprint scanner