Isaca CISA Quiz 139 Topic 6 Questions 691-695

Question: 1

When reviewing the procedures for the disposal of computers, which of the following

should be the GREATEST concern for the IS auditor?

AHard disks are overwritten several times at the sector level, but are not reformatted before leaving the organization.

BAll files and folders on hard disks are separately deleted, and the hard disks are formatted before leaving the organization.

CHard disks are rendered unreadable by hole-punching through the platters at specific positions before leaving the organization.

DThe transport of hard disks is escorted by internal security staff to a nearby metal recycling company, where the hard disks are registered and then shredded.

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Question: 2

At a hospital, medical personal carry handheld computers which contain patient health data. These handheld computers are synchronized with PCs which transfer data from a hospital database. Which of the following would be of the most importance?

AThe handheld computers are properly protected to prevent loss of data confidentiality, in case of theft or loss.

BThe employee who deletes temporary files from the local PC, after usage, is authorized to maintain PCs.

CTimely synchronization is ensured by policies and procedures.

DThe usage of the handheld computers is allowed by the hospital policy.

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Question: 3

Which of the following would BEST support 24/7 availability?

ADaily backup

BOffsite storage

CMirroring

DPeriodic testing

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Question: 4

The PRIMARY purpose of implementing Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks (RAID) level 1 in a file server is to:

Aachieve performance improvement.

Bprovide user authentication.

Censure availability of data.

Densure the confidentiality of data.

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Question: 5

Which of the following is the MOST important criterion when selecting a location for an offsite storage facility for IS backup files? The offsite facility must be:

Aphysically separated from the data center and not subject to the same risks.

Bgiven the same level of protection as that of the computer data center.

Coutsourced to a reliable third party.

Dequipped with surveillance capabilities.

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Isaca CISA Quiz:139 Topic:6 Questions:691-695