Day 10 Flashcards

1
Q

What control activity should be taken to reduce incorrect processing in a newly installed computerized accounting system?

A

System testing through independent verification of transaction processing results

MCQ-07119

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The GL software is reaching the end of customer support, what should the company consider between switching to cloud based software or in-house developed software?

A

The company will have more control over quality with In-house developed software

MCQ-14594

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3
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Define: Sanity Test

A

Gauges wether the system behaves as designed, verifying the design parameters align with the intended use for the system

MCQ-14513

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4
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Define: Regression Test

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Takes rerun test cases with known outcomes given a known set of variables and applies those cases to a new system with new functionality to determine any variation in system performance

MCQ-14513

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5
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Define: Acceptance Test

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Ensures that the software works correctly with the user at their normal work environment

MCQ-13038

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6
Q

What are the IT Risks:

A
  1. Technology risk
  2. Security risk
  3. Availability risk
  4. Operational risk
  5. Financial risk
  6. Compliance risk
  7. Strategic risk

MCQ-03483

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7
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General controls in an Information System ensure that an organization’s control environment is well managed and stable. Name the controls:

A
  1. Software acquisition
  2. Security MGMT
  3. IT Infrastructure

MCQ-04338

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8
Q

Limiting entry of sale transactions to only characters with valid credit, is what type of control?

A

Application Control - imbedded within the software

MCQ-07116

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9
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Restricting access to the computer center by use of biometric devices, is what type of control?

A

General Control

MCQ-07116

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10
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What risk can be minimized by requiring all employees to use passwords to access the information system?

A

Firewall Vulnerability - a firewall prevents unauthorized access to the system

MCQ-04827

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