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Certified Internal Auditor - Part 3, Business Analysis and Information Technology Questions 546–550 (page: 111)

Updated On: 10-Feb-2026

Using a telecommunications provider affects in-house networks. To prepare for changes resulting from enhanced external network services, management should

  1. Optimize in-house networks to avoid bottlenecks that would limit the benefits offered by the telecommunications provider.
  2. Plan for rapid implementation of new capabilities in anticipation of ready acceptance of the new technology.
  3. Downsize the company's disaster recovery plan to recognize the increasing role of the telecommunications provider.
  4. Enhance the in-house network management to minimize dependence on the telecommunications provider for network management.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

To prepare the company for changes resulting from the enhanced external network services, management should take appropriate action. A number of bottlenecks may limit the benefits that can be derived from the external network. For example, conversion from analog to digital technology is necessary to achieve rapid improvements in bandwidth and speed and to improve access to telecommunications services. Furthermore, applications, systems software, and communications protocols must be able to process information in a format and in a manner acceptable to end users. Communications security also has heightened importance as greater amounts of data are transmitted from remote sites.



Which of the following represents the greatest exposure to the integrity of electronic funds transfer data transmitted from a remote terminal?

  1. Poor physical access controls over the data center.
  2. Network viruses.
  3. Poor system documentation.
  4. Leased telephone circuits.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Leased telephone circuits represent a direct exposure to the risk of breached data integrity.
They use public lines that c. an be easily identified and tapped.



Which of the following is false with respect to client-server networks?

  1. A client-server network divides processing of an application between a client machine on a network and a server.
  2. In a client-server network, many applications reside on the client computer.
  3. The server customarily manages peripheral hardware and control.; a,::,:,,-. .;hared databases.
  4. A client-server network can cope with only 12 or fewer clients at a time.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

A client-server network can cope with thousands of clients at a time. They can access the server over the Internet from any where at any time with no time-related charges.



Which of the following networks provides the least secure means of data transmission?

  1. Value-added.
  2. Public-switched.
  3. Local area.
  4. Private.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Public-switched networks are wide area networks that use public telephone lire.>s This arrangement may be the most economical, but data transmission may be of lower quality, no connection may be available, and security measures may be ineffective.



A local area network LAN) is best described as a(n):

  1. Computer system that connects computers of all sizes, workstations, terminals, and other devices within a limited proximity.
  2. System to allow computer users to meet and share ideas and information.
  3. Electronic library containing millions of items of data that can be reviewed, retrieved, and analyzed.
  4. Method to offer specialized software, hardware, and data handling techniques that improve effectiveness and reduce costs.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

A LAN is a local distributed computer system, often housed within a single building. Computers, communication devices, and other equipment are linked by dedicated channels. Special software facilitates efficient data communication among the hardware devices.



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