Isaca CISA Quiz 214 Topic 6 Questions 1066-1070

Question: 1

When using an integrated test facility (ITF), an IS auditor should ensure that:

Aproduction data are used for testing.

Btest data are isolated from production data.

Ca test data generator is used.

Dmaster files are updated with the test data.

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Question: 2

A clerk changed the interest rate for a loan on a master file. The rate entered is outside the normal range for such a loan. Which of the following controls is MOST effective in providing reasonable assurance that the change was authorized?

AThe system will not process the change until the clerk's manager confirms the change by entering an approval code.

BThe system generates a weekly report listing all rate exceptions and the report is reviewed by the clerk's manager.

CThe system requires the clerk to enter an approval code.

DThe system displays a warning message to the clerk.

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Question: 3

The GREATEST advantage of using web services for the exchange of information between two systems is:

Asecure communications.

Bimproved performance.

Cefficient interfacing.

Denhanced documentation.

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Question: 4

An IS auditor reviewing an accounts payable system discovers that audit logs are not being reviewed. When this issue is raised with management the response is that additional controls are not necessary because effective system access controls are inplace. The BEST response the auditor can make is to:

Areview the integrity of system access controls.

Baccept management's statement that effective access controls are in place.

Cstress the importance of having a system control framework in place.

Dreview the background checks of the accounts payable staff.

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Question: 5

When evaluating the controls of an EDI application, an IS auditor should PRIMARILY be concerned with the risk of:

Aexcessive transaction turnaround time.

Bapplication interface failure.

Cimproper transaction authorization.

Dnonvalidated batch totals.

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Isaca CISA Quiz:214 Topic:6 Questions:1066-1070