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Certified Internal Auditor - Part 3, Business Analysis and Information Technology Questions 556–560 (page: 113)

Updated On: 10-Feb-2026

Response time on a local area network LAN) was so slow that programmers working on applications kept their code on their own workstations rather than on the server. As a result, daily backups of the server did not contain the current source code. The best approach to detect deteriorating response time is:

  1. Parallel testing.
  2. Integrated test facility.
  3. Performance monitoring.
  4. Program code comparison software.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Performance monitoring is the systematic measurement and evaluation of operating results such as transaction rates, response times, and incidence of error conditions. Performance monitoring will reveal trends in capacity usage so that capacity can be upgraded before response deteriorates to the point that users behave in unintended or undesirable ways.



Which of the following computer hardware devices allows for an immediate update of merchandise inventory in a retail environment?

  1. Inventory control terminal.
  2. Monitor.
  3. Video display terminal.
  4. Point-of-sale terminal.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Point-of-sale terminals capture data by optical scanning or by keying. The data are then transmitted to a CPU. The system permits collection of sales data, updating and ordering of inventory, pricing at the point of sale, and checking of customer credit cards.



A device used to connect dissimilar networks is a:

  1. Gateway.
  2. Bridge.
  3. Router.
  4. Wiring concentrator.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

A gateway, often implemented via software, translates between two or more different protocol families and makes connections between dissimilar networks possible.



The most difficult aspect of using Internet resources is:

  1. Making a physical connection.
    B Locating the best information source.
  2. Obtaining the equipment required.
  3. Getting authorization for access.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The most difficult aspect of using Internet resources is locating the best information given the large number of information sources.



Which of the following risks is not greater in an electronic funds transfer EFT environment than in a manual system using paper transactions?

  1. Unauthorized access and activity.
  2. Duplicate transaction processing.
  3. Higher cost per transaction.
  4. Inadequate backup and recovery capabilities.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

EFT is a service provided by financial institutions worldwide that is based on EDI technology. EFT transaction costs are lower than for manual systems because documents and human intervention are eliminated from the transactions process.



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