Which of the following controls would be MOST effective in
ensuring that production source code and object code are
synchronized?
A. Release-to-release source and object comparison reports
B. Library control software restricting changes to source code
C. Restricted access to source code and object code
D. Date and time-stamp reviews of source and object code
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Answer: D
Date and time stamp reviews of source and object code would
ensure that source code, which has been compiled, matches
the production object code. This is the most effective way
to ensure that the approved production source code is
compiled and is the one being used.
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D. Date and time-stamp reviews of source and object code
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Which of the following exposures could be caused by a line-grabbing technique? A. Unauthorized data access B. Excessive CPU cycle usage C. Lockout of terminal polling D. Multiplexor control dysfunction
Which of the following systems or tools can recognize that a credit card transaction is more likely to have resulted from a stolen credit card than from the holder of the credit card? A. Intrusion detection systems B. Data mining techniques C. Firewalls D. Packet filtering routers
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