The Primary purpose of audit trails is to
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for ascertaining the accountability of transactions done
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to ensure audit controls meet the orgnization's objectives
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provide useful information to auditors who may wish to track
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When reviewing a system development project an IS auditor would be PRIMARILY concerned with whether: A. business objectives are achieved. B. security and control procedures are adequate. C. the system utilizes the strategic technical infrastructure. D. development will comply with the approved quality management processes
Which of the following tests performed by an IS auditor would be the MOST effective in determining compliance with an organization's change control procedures? A. Review software migration records and verify approvals. B. Identify changes that have occurred and verify approvals. C. Review change control documentation and verify approvals. D. Ensure that only appropriate staff can migrate changes into production.
The MOST likely explanation for the use of applets in an Internet application is that: A. it is sent over the network from the server. B. the server does not run the program and the output is not sent over the network. C. they improve the performance of both the web server and network. D. it is a JAVA program downloaded through the web browser and executed by the web server of the client machine.
Which of the following can identify attacks and penetration attempts to a network? A. Firewall B. Packet filters C. Stateful inspection D. Intrusion detection system (IDs)
The process of using interpersonal communication skills to get unauthorized access to company assets is called: A. wire tapping. B. trap doors. C. war dialing. D. social engineering.
Linux is an __________ operating system
Which of the following would an IS auditor consider the MOST relevant to short-term planning for the IS department? A. Allocating resources B. Keeping current with technology advances C. Conducting control self-assessment D. Evaluating hardware needs
A request for a change to a report format in a module (subsystem) was made. After making the required changes, the programmer should carry out: A. unit testing. B. unit and module testing. C. unit, module and regression testing. D. module testing.
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
When auditing a mainframe operating system, what would the IS auditor do to establish which control features are in operation? A. Examine the parameters used when the system was generated B. Discuss system parameter options with the vendor C. Evaluate the systems documentation and installation guide D. Consult the systems programmers
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.
In a small organization, an employee performs computer operations and, when the situation demands, program modifications. Which of the following should the IS auditor recommend? A. Automated logging of changes to development libraries B. Additional staff to provide separation of duties C. Procedures that verify that only approved program changes are implemented D. Access controls to prevent the operator from making program modifications