Question 1

Which of the following statements is correct? TCP/IP

Accepted Answer

A)  is the basic protocol that permits communication between Internet sites. 
B)  controls Web browsers that access the WWW. 
C)  is the file format used to produce Web pages. 
D)  is a low-level encryption scheme used to secure transmissions in HTTP format. 
A)  is the basic protocol that permits communication between Internet sites. 
B)  controls Web browsers that access the WWW. 
C)  is the file format used to produce Web pages. 
D)  is a low-level encryption scheme used to secure transmissions in HTTP format.

Question 2

What are some typical problems with passwords?

Accepted Answer

users failing to remember pass

Question 3

The bus topology connects the nodes in parallel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

FTP

Accepted Answer

A)  is the document format used to produce Web pages. 
B)  controls Web browsers that access the Web. 
C)  is used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet 
D)  is used to transfer text files, programs, spreadsheets, and databases across the Internet. 
E)  is a low-level encryption scheme used to secure transmissions in higher-level () format. 
A)  is the document format used to produce Web pages. 
B)  controls Web browsers that access the Web. 
C)  is used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet 
D)  is used to transfer text files, programs, spreadsheets, and databases across the Internet. 
E)  is a low-level encryption scheme used to secure transmissions in higher-level () format.

Question 5

Explain the function of the two parts of the TCP/IP protocol.

Accepted Answer

The two parts of the TCP/IP protocol are

Question 6

The client-server model can only be applied to ring and star topologies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

HTTP

Accepted Answer

A)  is the document format used to produce Web pages. 
B)  controls Web browsers that access the Web. 
C)  is used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet 
D)  is used to transfer text files, programs, spreadsheets, and databases across the Internet. 
E)  is a low-level encryption scheme used to secure transmissions in higher-level () format. 
A)  is the document format used to produce Web pages. 
B)  controls Web browsers that access the Web. 
C)  is used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet 
D)  is used to transfer text files, programs, spreadsheets, and databases across the Internet. 
E)  is a low-level encryption scheme used to secure transmissions in higher-level () format.

Question 8

Passwords are secret codes that users enter to gain access to systems. Security can be compromised by all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  failure to change passwords on a regular basis 
B)  using obscure passwords unknown to others 
C)  recording passwords in obvious places 
D)  selecting passwords that can be easily detected by computer criminals 
A)  failure to change passwords on a regular basis 
B)  using obscure passwords unknown to others 
C)  recording passwords in obvious places 
D)  selecting passwords that can be easily detected by computer criminals

Question 9

A ping is used to test the state of network congestion and determine whether a particular host computer is connected and available on the network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A factor that contributes to computer crime is the reluctance of many organizations to prosecute criminals for fear of negative publicity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack

Accepted Answer

A)  is more intensive that a Dos attack because it emanates from single source 
B)  may take the form of either a SYN flood or smurf attack 
C)  is so named because it effects many victims simultaneously, which are distributed across the internet 
D)  turns the target victim's computers into zombies that are unable to access the Internet 
A)  is more intensive that a Dos attack because it emanates from single source 
B)  may take the form of either a SYN flood or smurf attack 
C)  is so named because it effects many victims simultaneously, which are distributed across the internet 
D)  turns the target victim's computers into zombies that are unable to access the Internet

Question 12

Computer viruses usually spread throughout the system before being detected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When auditors examine and test the call-back feature, they are testing which audit objective?

Accepted Answer

A)  incompatible functions have been segregated 
B)  application programs are protected from unauthorized access 
C)  physical security measures are adequate to protect the organization from natural disaster 
D)  illegal access to the system is prevented and detected 
A)  incompatible functions have been segregated 
B)  application programs are protected from unauthorized access 
C)  physical security measures are adequate to protect the organization from natural disaster 
D)  illegal access to the system is prevented and detected

Question 14

A software program that allows access to a system without going through the normal logon procedures is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  logic bomb 
B)  Trojan horse 
C)  worm 
D)  back door 
A)  logic bomb 
B)  Trojan horse 
C)  worm 
D)  back door

Question 15

Describe the basic differences between the star, ring, and bus topologies.

Accepted Answer

The star topology is a configuration of

Question 16

A digital signature is a digital copy of the sender's actual signature that cannot be forged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A formal log-on procedure is the operating system's first line of defense. Explain how this works.

Accepted Answer

When the user logs on, he or she is pres

Question 18

All of the following tests of controls will provide evidence that adequate computer virus control techniques are in place and functioning except

Accepted Answer

A)  verifying that only authorized software is used on company computers 
B)  reviewing system maintenance records 
C)  confirming that antivirus software is in use 
D)  examining the password policy including a review of the authority table 
A)  verifying that only authorized software is used on company computers 
B)  reviewing system maintenance records 
C)  confirming that antivirus software is in use 
D)  examining the password policy including a review of the authority table

Question 19

All of the following will reduce the exposure to computer viruses except

Accepted Answer

A)  install antivirus software 
B)  install factory-sealed application software 
C)  assign and control user passwords 
D)  install public-domain software from reputable bulletin boards 
A)  install antivirus software 
B)  install factory-sealed application software 
C)  assign and control user passwords 
D)  install public-domain software from reputable bulletin boards

Question 20

A digital signature is

Accepted Answer

A)  the encrypted mathematical value of the message sender's name 
B)  derived from the digest of a document that has been encrypted with the sender's private key 
C)  the computed digest of the sender's digital certificate 
D)  allows digital messages to be sent over analog telephone lines 
A)  the encrypted mathematical value of the message sender's name 
B)  derived from the digest of a document that has been encrypted with the sender's private key 
C)  the computed digest of the sender's digital certificate 
D)  allows digital messages to be sent over analog telephone lines

Which of the following statements is correct? TCP/IP

What are some typical problems with passwords?

The bus topology connects the nodes in parallel.

FTP

Explain the function of the two parts of the TCP/IP protocol.

The client-server model can only be applied to ring and star topologies.

HTTP

Passwords are secret codes that users enter to gain access to systems. Security can be compromised by all of the following except

A ping is used to test the state of network congestion and determine whether a particular host computer is connected and available on the network.

A factor that contributes to computer crime is the reluctance of many organizations to prosecute criminals for fear of negative publicity.

A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack

Computer viruses usually spread throughout the system before being detected.

When auditors examine and test the call-back feature, they are testing which audit objective?

A software program that allows access to a system without going through the normal logon procedures is called a

Describe the basic differences between the star, ring, and bus topologies.

A digital signature is a digital copy of the sender's actual signature that cannot be forged.

A formal log-on procedure is the operating system's first line of defense. Explain how this works.

All of the following tests of controls will provide evidence that adequate computer virus control techniques are in place and functioning except

All of the following will reduce the exposure to computer viruses except

A digital signature is

Auditing and Internal Control

Auditing IT Governance Controls

Auditing Database Systems

Systems Development and Program Change Activities

Transaction Processing and Financial Reporting Systems Overview

Computer Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques

Data Structures and Caatts for Data Extraction

Auditing the Revenue Cycle

Auditing the Expenditure Cycle

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Business Ethics, Fraud, and Fraud Detection

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Exam 3: Auditing Operating Systems and Networks

Which of the following statements is correct? TCP/IP

What are some typical problems with passwords?

The bus topology connects the nodes in parallel.

FTP

Explain the function of the two parts of the TCP/IP protocol.

The client-server model can only be applied to ring and star topologies.

HTTP

Passwords are secret codes that users enter to gain access to systems. Security can be compromised by all of the following except

A ping is used to test the state of network congestion and determine whether a particular host computer is connected and available on the network.

A factor that contributes to computer crime is the reluctance of many organizations to prosecute criminals for fear of negative publicity.

A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack

Computer viruses usually spread throughout the system before being detected.

When auditors examine and test the call-back feature, they are testing which audit objective?

A software program that allows access to a system without going through the normal logon procedures is called a

Describe the basic differences between the star, ring, and bus topologies.

A digital signature is a digital copy of the sender's actual signature that cannot be forged.

A formal log-on procedure is the operating system's first line of defense. Explain how this works.

All of the following tests of controls will provide evidence that adequate computer virus control techniques are in place and functioning except

All of the following will reduce the exposure to computer viruses except

A digital signature is

Auditing and Internal Control

Auditing IT Governance Controls

Auditing Database Systems

Systems Development and Program Change Activities

Transaction Processing and Financial Reporting Systems Overview

Computer Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques

Data Structures and Caatts for Data Extraction

Auditing the Revenue Cycle

Auditing the Expenditure Cycle

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Business Ethics, Fraud, and Fraud Detection

Filters