Which tests is an IS auditor performing when certain program
is selected to determine if the source and object versions
are the same?
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Answer / bbb
A. Substantive test of program library controls
B. Compliance test of program library controls
C. Compliance test of the program compiler controls
D. Substantive test of the program compiler controls
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Answer / david
D. Substantive test of the program compiler controls
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Assumptions while planning an IS project involve a high degree of risk because they are: A. based on known constraints. B. based on objective past data. C. a result of lack of information. D. often made by unqualified people.
The MAJOR advantage of the risk assessment approach over the baseline approach to information security management is that it ensures: A. information assets are over protected. B. a basic level of protection is applied regardless of asset value. C. appropriate levels of protection are applied to information assets. D. an equal proportion of resources are devoted to protecting all information assets.
The database administrator has recently informed you of the decision to disable certain normalization controls in the database management system (DBMS) software to provide users with increased query performance. This will MOST likely increase the risk of: A. loss of audit trails. B. redundancy of data. C. loss of data integrity. D. unauthorized access to data.
Which of the following is the BEST form of transaction validation? A. Use of key field verification techniques in data entry B. Use of programs to check the transaction against criteria set by management C. Authorization of the transaction by supervisory personnel in an adjacent department D. Authorization of the transaction by a department supervisor prior to the batch process
A key element in a risk analysis is/are: A. audit planning. B. controls. C. vulnerabilities. D. liabilities.
IS management has recently informed the IS auditor of its decision to disable certain referential integrity controls in the payroll system to provide users with a faster report generator. This will MOST likely increase the risk of: A. data entry by unauthorized users. B. a nonexistent employee being paid. C. an employee receiving an unauthorized raise. D. duplicate data entry by authorized users.
Business continuity/disaster recovery is PRIMARILY the responsibility of: A. IS management. B. business unit managers. C. the security administrator. D. the board of directors.
Which of the following IS functions may be performed by the same individual, without compromising on control or violating segregation of duties? A. Job control analyst and applications programmer B. Mainframe operator and system programmer C. Change/problem and quality control administrator D. Applications and system programmer
Which of the following is the MOST effective control procedure for security of a stand-alone small business computer environment? A. Supervision of computer usage B. Daily management review of the trouble log C. Storage of computer media in a locked cabinet D. Independent review of an application system design
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.
LANs: A. protect against virus infection. B. protect against improper disclosure of data. C. provide program integrity from unauthorized changes. D. provide central storage for a group of users.
Which of the following is the MOST effective means of determining which controls are functioning properly in an operating system? A. Consulting with the vendor B. Reviewing the vendor installation guide C. Consulting with the system programmer D. Reviewing the system generation parameters