Exam 8: Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Pervasive Controls

A _____________________________________________ uses many computers, called zombies, that unwittingly cooperate in a denial-of-service attack by sending messages to the target Web site.

As used in the text, the information systems organization (function) is synonymous with the accounting function.

In an information systems organization, all of the following functions might logically report to the data center manager except:

Intrusion-prevention systems (IPS) actively block unauthorized traffic using rules specified by the organization.

Below is an alphabetical list of ten functional titles for the information systems organization structure shown in Chapter 8.The second list contains descriptions (some partial) of the duties and responsibilities of ten of the functions.Required: On the blank line to the left of each numbered description, place the capital letter of the functional title that best matches the duties and responsibilities described.Do not use a letter more than once.

In an information systems organization, which of the following reporting relationships makes the least sense?

____ can consist of many computers and related equipment connected together via a network.

Periodic cleaning, testing, and adjusting of computer equipment is referred to as preventative maintenance.

The terms ____________________ planning, disaster recovery planning, business interruption planning, and business continuity planning have all been used to describe the backup and recovery control plans designed to ensure that an organization can recover from a major calamity.

A data replication strategy where all data changes are data stamped and saved to secondary systems as the changes are happening is called:

The controlled access to data, programs, and documentation is a principal responsibility of which of the following functions?

Managing functional units such as networks, CAD/CAM and systems programming typically is a major duty of:

______________________________ are documents that helps users learn their jobs and perform consistently in those jobs.

The most common biometric devices read ____________________.

Embezzlement is a fraud committed by two or more individuals or departments.

Biometric identification systems identify authorized personnel through some unique physical trait such as fingers, hands, voice, eyes, face, or writing dynamics.

___________________________________ is a service whereby data changes are automatically transmitted over the Internet on a continuous basis to an off-site server maintained by a third party.

Automated systems and manual procedures that process information are called this IT resource:

Personnel termination control plans might include all of the following except:

A(n) ______________________________ indemnifies a company in case it suffers losses from defalcations committed by its employees.