Question 1

The operating system performs all of the following tasks except

Accepted Answer

A)  translates third-generation languages into machine language 
B)  assigns memory to applications 
C)  authorizes user access 
D)  schedules job processing 
A)  translates third-generation languages into machine language 
B)  assigns memory to applications 
C)  authorizes user access 
D)  schedules job processing

Question 2

Examining programmer authority tables for information about who has access to Data Definition Language commands will provide evidence about who is responsible for creating subschemas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In a hierarchical topology,network nodes communicate with each other via a central host computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Explain how SYN Flood attacks can be controlled.

Accepted Answer

Two things can be done:
First,Internet h

Question 5

A software program that replicates itself in areas of idle memory until the system fails is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  Trojan horse 
B)  worm 
C)  logic bomb 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Trojan horse 
B)  worm 
C)  logic bomb 
D)  none of the above

Question 6

A formal log-on procedure is the operating system's last line of defense against unauthorized access.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Define and contrast digital certificate and digital signature.

Accepted Answer

A digital certificate is like an electro

Question 8

What security questions must be considered with regard to Internet commerce?

Accepted Answer

Security questions that must be answered

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

Operating system integrity is not of concern to accountants because only hardware risks are involved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is EDI? How does its use affect the audit trail?

Accepted Answer

Electronic data interchange is an arrang

Question 12

Many techniques exist to reduce the likelihood and effects of data communication hardware failure.One of these is

Accepted Answer

A)  hardware access procedures 
B)  antivirus software 
C)  parity checks 
D)  data encryption 
A)  hardware access procedures 
B)  antivirus software 
C)  parity checks 
D)  data encryption

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The star topology is a configuration of

Question 14

An integrated group of programs that supports the applications and facilitates their access to specified resources is called a (an)

Accepted Answer

A)  operating system. 
B)  database management system. 
C)  utility system 
D)  facility system. 
E)  object system. 
A)  operating system. 
B)  database management system. 
C)  utility system 
D)  facility system. 
E)  object system.

Question 15

A value added network can detect and reject transactions by unauthorized trading partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is a virus?

Accepted Answer

A virus is a program that atta

Question 17

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 18

Viruses rarely attach themselves to executable files.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

All of the following are objectives of operating system control except

Accepted Answer

A)  protecting the OS from users 
B)  protesting users from each other 
C)  protecting users from themselves 
D)  protecting the environment from users 
A)  protecting the OS from users 
B)  protesting users from each other 
C)  protecting users from themselves 
D)  protecting the environment from users

The operating system performs all of the following tasks except

Examining programmer authority tables for information about who has access to Data Definition Language commands will provide evidence about who is responsible for creating subschemas.

In a hierarchical topology,network nodes communicate with each other via a central host computer.

Explain how SYN Flood attacks can be controlled.

A software program that replicates itself in areas of idle memory until the system fails is called a

A formal log-on procedure is the operating system's last line of defense against unauthorized access.

Define and contrast digital certificate and digital signature.

What security questions must be considered with regard to Internet commerce?

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.

Operating system integrity is not of concern to accountants because only hardware risks are involved.

What is EDI? How does its use affect the audit trail?

Many techniques exist to reduce the likelihood and effects of data communication hardware failure.One of these is

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

An integrated group of programs that supports the applications and facilitates their access to specified resources is called a (an)

A value added network can detect and reject transactions by unauthorized trading partners.

What is a virus?

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

Viruses rarely attach themselves to executable files.

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

All of the following are objectives of operating system control except

Auditing and Internal Control

Auditing IT Governance Controls

IT Security Part II: Auditing Database Systems

Systems Development and Program Change Activities

Overview of Transaction Processing and Financial Reporting Systems

Computer-Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques

Data Structures and CAATTs for Data Extraction

Auditing the Revenue Cycle

Auditing the Expenditure Cycle

Business Ethics, Fraud, and Fraud Detection

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

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Exam 3: Security Part I: Auditing Operating Systems and Networks

The operating system performs all of the following tasks except

Examining programmer authority tables for information about who has access to Data Definition Language commands will provide evidence about who is responsible for creating subschemas.

In a hierarchical topology,network nodes communicate with each other via a central host computer.

Explain how SYN Flood attacks can be controlled.

A software program that replicates itself in areas of idle memory until the system fails is called a

A formal log-on procedure is the operating system's last line of defense against unauthorized access.

Define and contrast digital certificate and digital signature.

What security questions must be considered with regard to Internet commerce?

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.

Operating system integrity is not of concern to accountants because only hardware risks are involved.

What is EDI? How does its use affect the audit trail?

Many techniques exist to reduce the likelihood and effects of data communication hardware failure.One of these is

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

An integrated group of programs that supports the applications and facilitates their access to specified resources is called a (an)

A value added network can detect and reject transactions by unauthorized trading partners.

What is a virus?

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

Viruses rarely attach themselves to executable files.

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

All of the following are objectives of operating system control except

Auditing and Internal Control

Auditing IT Governance Controls

IT Security Part II: Auditing Database Systems

Systems Development and Program Change Activities

Overview of Transaction Processing and Financial Reporting Systems

Computer-Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques

Data Structures and CAATTs for Data Extraction

Auditing the Revenue Cycle

Auditing the Expenditure Cycle

Business Ethics, Fraud, and Fraud Detection

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

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