Answer / guest

Answer: A

If before images are used, the last transaction in the dump
will not have updated the database prior to the dump being
taken. The last transaction will not have updated the
database and must be reprocessed. Program checkpoints are
irrelevant in this situation.

Answer / antoine

A. Before the last transaction

An IT steering committee would MOST likely perform which of the following functions? A. Placement of a purchase order with the approved IT vendor B. Installation of systems software and application software C. Provide liaison between IT department and user department D. Interview staff for the IT department

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The PRIMARY benefit of database normalization is the: A. minimization redundancy of information in tables required to satisfy users? needs. B. ability to satisfy more queries. C. maximization of database integrity by providing information in more than one table. D. minimization of response time through faster processing of information.

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The FIRST step in developing a business continuity plan (BCP) is to: A. classify the importance of systems. B. establish a disaster recovery strategy. C. determine the critical recovery time period. D. perform a risk ranking.

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A validation which ensures that input data are matched to predetermined reasonable limits or occurrence rates, is known as: A. Reasonableness check. B. Validity check. C. Existence check. D. Limit check.

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Which of the following is a data validation edit and control? A. Hash totals B. Reasonableness checks C. Online access controls D. Before and after image reporting

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Which of the following is necessary to have FIRST in the development of a business continuity plan? A. Risk-based classification of systems B. Inventory of all assets C. Complete documentation of all disasters D. Availability of hardware and software

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The management of an organization has decided to establish a security awareness program. Which of the following would MOST likely be a part of the program? A. Utilization of an intrusion detection system to report incidents. B. Mandating the use of passwords to access all software. C. Installing an efficient user log system to track the actions of each user D. Provide training on a regular basis to all current and new employees.

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Connection-oriented protocols in the TCP/IP suite are implemented in the: A. transport layer. B. application layer. C. physical layer. D. network layer.

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Authentication is the process by which the: A. system verifies that the user is entitled to input the transaction requested. B. system verifies the identity of the user. C. user identifies himself to the system. D. user indicates to the system that the transaction was processed correctly.

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When auditing the requirements phase of a system development project, an IS auditor would: A. assess the adequacy of audit trails. B. identify and determine the criticality of the need. C. verify cost justifications and anticipated benefits. D. ensure that control specifications have been defined.

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The phases and deliverables of a systems development life cycle (SDLC) project should be determined: A. during the initial planning stages of the project. B. after early planning has been completed, but before work has begun. C. through out the work stages based on risks and exposures. D. only after all risks and exposures have been identified and the IS auditor has recommended appropriate controls.

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An organization is moving its application maintenance in-house from an outside source. Which of the following should be the main concern of an IS auditor? A. Regression testing B. Job scheduling C. User manuals D. Change control procedures

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