Question 1

A validity check is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   a data entry control.
B)   an output control.
C)   a data transmission control.
D)   an input control. A

Question 2

Error logs and review are an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   data entry controls.
B)   data transmission controls.
C)   output controls.
D)   processing controls. A

Question 3

Discuss how cloud computing could both positively and negatively affect system availability.

Accepted Answer

Cloud computing significantly reduces the risk that a single event would result in system unavailability,since the 'cloud' consists of banks of redundant servers,in multiple locations.However,since users don't own the cloud,if a provider goes out of business,users may find it very difficult to access applications and data stored in the cloud.Additionally,users should evaluate the security and availability controls of the cloud provider before transacting business.

Question 4

The maximum acceptable down time after a computer system failure is determined by a company's

Accepted Answer

A)   recovery time objective.
B)   recovery point objective.
C)   recovery objective.
D)   maximum time recovery objective.

Question 5

The accounting department at Aglaya Telecom records an average of 5,000 transactions per hour.A cost-benefit analysis leads management to conclude that the maximum acceptable amount of data loss is 20,000 transactions.If the firm's recovery time objective is 60 minutes,then the worst case recovery time objective is

Accepted Answer

A)   1 hour.
B)   2 hours.
C)   3 hours.
D)   4 hours.

Question 6

Turnaround documents are an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   data entry control.
B)   output control.
C)   processing control.
D)   input control.

Question 7

This determines if characters are of the proper type.

Accepted Answer

A)   field check
B)   alpha-numeric check
C)   range check
D)   reasonableness test

Question 8

Which of the following is incorrect with regards to a data archive?

Accepted Answer

A)   Archives can be a copy of a database.
B)   Archives should be stored in different locations.
C)   Archives are usually encrypted.
D)   Physical and logical controls are the primary means of protecting archive files.

Question 9

While this type of backup process takes longer than the alternative,restoration is easier and faster.

Accepted Answer

A)   archive
B)   cloud computing
C)   differential backup
D)   incremental backup

Question 10

This data entry control compares the ID number in transaction data to a master file to verify that the ID number exists.

Accepted Answer

A)   reasonableness test
B)   user review
C)   data matching
D)   validity check

Question 11

Data matching is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   data entry control.
B)   data transmission control.
C)   processing control.
D)   input control.

Question 12

Following is the result of batch control totals on employee Social Security numbers in a payroll processing transaction:  The difference in the control totals is 720,000.Which data entry control would best prevent similar data entry errors in the future?

Accepted Answer

A)   Modules 11
B)   validity check
C)   check digit
D)   sequence check

Question 13

A computer operator accidentally used the wrong master file when updating a transaction file.As a result,the master file data is now unreadable.Which control could best have prevented this from happening?

Accepted Answer

A)   Internal header label
B)   validity check
C)   check digit
D)   parity check

Question 14

A facility that is pre-wired for necessary telecommunications and computer equipment,but doesn't have equipment installed,is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)   cold site.
B)   hot site.
C)   remote site.
D)   subsidiary location.

Question 15

Modest Expectations Investment Services (MEIS)allows customers to manage their investments over the Internet.If customers attempt to spend more money than they have in their account,an error message is displayed.This is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)   reasonableness test.
B)   field check.
C)   validity check.
D)   limit check.

Question 16

Which of the following is a control is an important way to prevent buffer overflow vulnerabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)   limit check
B)   size check
C)   range check
D)   field check

Question 17

Best practice requires backups be retained indefinitely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not a risk associated with the data input process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Data is invalid.
B)   Data is incomplete.
C)   Data is inaccurate.
D)   Data is corrupted.

Question 19

The accounting department at Aglaya Telecom records an average of 5,000 transactions per hour.By cost-benefit analysis,managers have concluded that the maximum acceptable loss of data in the event of a system failure is 50,000 transactions.The firm's recovery point objective is therefore

Accepted Answer

A)   50,000 transactions.
B)   5,000 transactions.
C)   10 hours.
D)   4 hours.

Question 20

Identify the statement below which is true.

Accepted Answer

A)   Cloud computing is a control technique for system availability.
B)   Cloud computing eliminates the need for backup of applications and data.
C)   Cloud computing eliminates the need for companies to own their own software and servers.
D)   Cloud computing refers to the practice of storing application files and backup data on satellites "in the clouds."

Exam 10: Processing Integrity and Availability Controls