General IT Controls (3)

Question 1

Prevention or detection of unauthorised changes to programs (Virus)

Answer 1

Virus checks on software

Question 2

Prevention or detection of unauthorised changes to programs (Backup)

Answer 2

Backup copies of programs being taken and stored in other locations

Question 3

Prevention or detection of unauthorised changes to programs (Preserved)

Answer 3

Control copies of programs being preserved and regularly compared with actual programs

Question 4

Prevention or detection of unauthorised changes to programs (Stricter)

Answer 4

Stricter controls over certain programs (utility programs) by use of read-only memory

Question 5

Testing and documentation of program changes (Complete)

Answer 5

Complete testing procedures

Question 6

Testing and documentation of program changes (Documentation)

Answer 6

Documentation standards

Question 7

Testing and documentation of program changes (Approval)

Answer 7

Approval of changes by computer users and management

Question 8

Testing and documentation of program changes (Training)

Answer 8

Training of staff using programs

Question 9

Controls to prevent unauthorised amendments to data files (Password)

Answer 9

Password protection

Question 10

Controls to prevent unauthorised amendments to data files (Restricted)

Answer 10

Restricted access to authorised users only