When a complete segregation of duties cannot be achieved in
an online system environment, which of the following
functions should be separated from the others?
A. Origination
B. Authorization
C. Recording
D. Correction
Answer / guest
Answer: B
Authorization should be separated from all aspects of record
keeping (origination, recording, and correction). Such a
separation enhances the ability to detect the recording of
unauthorized transactions.
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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.
An IS auditor performing a review of the EFT operations of a retailing company would verify that the customers credit limit is checked before funds are transferred by reviewing the EFT: A. system's interface. B. switch facility. C. personal identification number generating procedure. D. operation backup procedures.
Congestion control is BEST handled by which OSI layer? A. Data link B. Session layer C. Transport layer D. Network layer
The use of coding standards is encouraged by IS auditors because they: A. define access control tables. B. detail program documentation. C. standardize dataflow diagram methodology. D. ensure compliance with field naming conventions.
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.
To prevent unauthorized entry to the data maintained in a dial-up fast response system, an IS auditor should recommend: A. online terminals be placed in restricted areas. B. online terminals be equipped with key locks. C. ID cards be required to gain access to online terminals. D. online access be terminated after three unsuccessful attempts.
The MOST important responsibility of a data security officer in an organization is: A. recommending and monitoring data security policies. B. promoting security awareness within the organization. C. establishing procedures for IT security policies. D. administering physical and logical access controls.
IT governance ensures that an organization aligns its IT strategy with: A. Enterprise objectives. B. IT objectives. C. Audit objectives. D. Finance objectives.
Utility programs that assemble software modules needed to execute a machine instruction application program version are: A. text editors. B. program library managers. C. linkage editors and loaders. D. debuggers and development aids.
Which of the following reports should an IS auditor use to check compliance with a service level agreement (SLA) requirement for uptime? A. Utilization reports B. Hardware error reports C. System logs D. Availability reports
An IS auditor has been assigned to conduct a test that compares job run logs to computer job schedules. Which of the following observations would be of the GREATEST concern to the IS auditor? A. There are a growing number of emergency changes. B. There were instances when some jobs were not completed on time. C. There were instances when some jobs were overridden by computer operators. D. Evidence shows that only scheduled jobs were run.
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.