Question 1

A ________ ensures input data will fit into the assigned field.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The accounting department at Aglaya Telecom records an average of 2,500 transactions per hour.Managers state that the maximum acceptable loss of data in the event of a system failure is 2,500 transactions.The firm's recovery point objective is therefore

Accepted Answer

A) 2,500 transactions. 
B) 5,000 transactions. 
C) 1 hour. 
D) 2 hours.

Question 3

This tests a numerical amount to ensure that it does not exceed a predetermined value.

Accepted Answer

A) completeness check 
B) limit check 
C) range check 
D) sign check

Question 4

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 5

What is the primary objective of ensuring systems and information are available for use whenever needed?

Accepted Answer

A) to minimize system downtime 
B) to minimize system expense 
C) to maximize system processing speed 
D) to maximize sales

Question 6

This control protects records from errors that occur when two or more users attempt to update the same record simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) concurrent update controls 
B) cross-footing balance test 
C) data conversion controls 
D) recalculation of batch totals

Question 7

________ involves copying only the data items that have changed since the last partial backup.

Accepted Answer

A) Archive 
B) Cloud computing 
C) Differential backup 
D) Incremental backup

Question 8

The data entry control that would best prevent entering an invoice received from a vendor who is not on an authorized supplier list is

Accepted Answer

A) a validity check. 
B) an authorization check. 
C) a check digit. 
D) closed-loop verification.

Question 9

Check digit verification is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which COBIT5 management practice addresses system backup procedures?

Accepted Answer

A) DSS01.06 
B) DSS04.07 
C) DSS03.05 
D) DSS04.04

Question 11

Cancellation and storage of documents means

Accepted Answer

A) documents are defaced and stored. 
B) documents are defaced before being shredded. 
C) cancellation data are copied from documents before they are stored. 
D) data are copied from a document and stored,after which the document is shredded.

Question 12

This control entails verifying that the proper number of bits are set to the value 1 in each character received.

Accepted Answer

A) echo check 
B) field check 
C) parity check 
D) trailer record

Question 13

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 14

Prompting is a control that helps ensure

Accepted Answer

A) transaction data are not lost. 
B) transactions data are accurate. 
C) transactions data are complete. 
D) transaction data are valid.

Question 15

This control ensures that the correct and most current files are being updated.

Accepted Answer

A) cross-footing balance test 
B) data matching 
C) file labels 
D) write-protect mechanism

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

Form design is one example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

True or False: Best practice requires backups be retained indefinitely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Identify one organization that quickly recovered from September 11th,2001 due to its disaster recovery and business continuity plan.

Accepted Answer

A) New York Stock Exchange 
B) NASDAQ 
C) New York Fire Department 
D) United Airlines

Question 20

To protect against malware,it is important that antivirus software automatically examine ________ introduced into a system.

Accepted Answer

A) CDs 
B) e-mail 
C) flash drives 
D) all of the above

Exam 10: Processing Integrity and Availability Controls