Glossary- O

Question 1

object

Answer 1

A resource, such as a computer, application, database, file, or record. See also
subject.

OR
The instantiation of a class. If a class is thought of as a design, an object can be
thought of as a running example of the class. See also class.

Question 2

object breakdown structure (OBS)

Answer 2

A representation of the components of a project

in graphical or tabular form.

Question 3

object database

Answer 3

See object database management system (ODBMS).

Question 4

object database management system (ODBMS)

Answer 4

A type of database management system where information is represented as objects that are used in object-oriented programming languages.

Question 5

object-oriented (OO) system development

Answer 5

Development of information systems using object-oriented languages and tools.

Question 6

object request broker (ORB) gateway

Answer 6

A system that facilitates the processing of transactions across a distributed environment that uses the CORBA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture) or Microsoft COM/DCOM standards.

Question 7

objectivity

Answer 7

The characteristic of a person that relates to his or her ability to develop an opinion that is not influenced by external pressures.

Question 8

occupant emergency plan (OEP)

Answer 8

Activities required to safely care for occupants in a business location during a disaster. See also response document.

Question 9

off-shoring

Answer 9

A form of sourcing where an employer will source a function with employees or contractors located in another country or continent.

Question 10

off-site media storage

Answer 10

The practice of storing media such as backup tapes at an off- site facility located away from the primary computing facility.

Question 11

online inquiry

Answer 11

An auditing technique where an auditor can log on to an application to retrieve detailed information on specific transactions.

Question 12

open shortest path first (OSPF)

Answer 12

A TCP/IP routing protocol that is used to transmit network routing information from one network router to another in order to determine the most efficient path through a large network.

Question 13

operating system

Answer 13

A large, general-purpose program that is used to control computer hardware and facilitate the use of software applications.

Question 14

operational audit

Answer 14

An audit of IS controls, security controls, or business controls to determine control existence and effectiveness.

Question 15

organization chart

Answer 15

A diagram that depicts the manager-subordinate relationships in an organization, or in a part of an organization.

Question 16

OSI network model

Answer 16

The seven-layer network model that incorporates encapsulation of messages. The OSI model has been extensively studied, but has never been entirely implemented. See also TCP/IP network model.

Question 17

output controls

Answer 17

Controls that ensure the accuracy and validity of final calculations and transformations.

Question 18

outsourcing

Answer 18

A form of sourcing where an employer will use contract employees to perform a function. The contract employees may be located on-site or off-site.

Question 19

owner

Answer 19

A person or group responsible for the operation of an asset.