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Questions # 71:

Which of the following is an example of a physical control designed to prevent security breaches?

Options:

A.

Preventing database administrators from initiating program changes.

B.

Blocking technicians from getting into the network room.

C.

Restricting system programmers' access to database facilities.

D.

Using encryption for data transmitted over the public internet.

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Questions # 72:

According to IIA guidance, which of the following best describes the activities that occur during the conversion phase of an IT project?

Options:

A.

Conversion of user requirements into system specifications

B.

Conversion of user requirements into program codes

C.

Conversion of test data into production data

D.

Conversion of data from the old system into the new system

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Questions # 73:

An organization accomplishes its goal to obtain a 40 percent share of the domestic market, but is unable to get the desired return on investment and output per hour of labor. Based on this information the organization is most likely focused on which of the following?

Options:

A.

Capital investment and not marketing

B.

Marketing and not capital investment.

C.

Efficiency and not input economy.

D.

Effectiveness and not efficiency.

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Questions # 74:

When assessing the adequacy of a risk mitigation strategy, an internal auditor should consider which of the following?

1) Management’s tolerance for specific risks.

2) The cost versus benefit of implementing a control.

3) Whether a control can mitigate multiple risks.

4) The ability to test the effectiveness of the control.

Options:

A.

1, 2, and 3

B.

1, 2, and 4

C.

1, 3, and 4

D.

2, 3, and 4

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Questions # 75:

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a zero-based budget?

Options:

A.

A zero-based budget provides estimates of costs that would be incurred under different levels of activity.

B.

A zero-based budget maintains focus on the budgeting process.

C.

A zero-based budget is prepared each year and requires each item of expenditure to be justified.

D.

A zero-based budget uses input from lower-level and middle-level managers to formulate budget plans.

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Questions # 76:

Which of the following engagement observations would provide the least motivation for management to amend or replace an existing cost accounting system?

Options:

A.

The distorted unit cost of a service is 50 percent lower than the true cost, while the true cost is 50 percent higher than the competition's cost.

B.

The organization is losing $1,000,000 annually because it incorrectly outsourced an operation based on information from its current system.

C.

The cost of rework, hidden by the current system, is 50 percent of the total cost of all services.

D.

50 percent of total organizational cost has been allocated on a volume basis.

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Questions # 77:

An organization's balance sheet indicates that the total asset amount and the total capital stock amount remained unchanged from one year to the next, and no dividends were declared or paid. However, the organization reported a loss of $200,000. Which of the following describes the most likely year-over-year change to the organization's total liabilities and total stockholder equity?

Options:

A.

The total liabilities and total stockholder equity both increased.

B.

The total liabilities and total stockholder equity both decreased.

C.

The total liabilities decreased, and the total stockholder equity increased.

D.

The total liabilities increased, and the total stockholder equity decreased.

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Questions # 78:

The main reason to establish internal controls in an organization is to:

Options:

A.

Encourage compliance with policies and procedures.

B.

Safeguard the resources of the organization.

C.

Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of information.

D.

Provide reasonable assurance on the achievement of objectives.

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Questions # 79:

Which of the following is false with regard to Internet connection firewalls?

Options:

A.

Firewalls can protect against computer viruses.

B.

Firewalls monitor attacks from the Internet.

C.

Firewalls provide network administrators tools to retaliate against hackers.

D.

Firewalls may be software-based or hardware-based.

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Questions # 80:

When writing a business memorandum, the writer should choose a writing style that achieves all of the following except:

Options:

A.

Draws positive attention to the writing style.

B.

Treats all receivers with respect.

C.

Suits the method of presentation and delivery.

D.

Develops ideas without overstatement.

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