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Certified Internal Auditor - Part 3, Business Analysis and Information Technology Questions 716–720 (page: 145)

Updated On: 10-Feb-2026

Passwords far personal computer software programs are designed to prevent:

  1. Inaccurate processing of data.
  2. Unauthorized access to the computer.
  3. Incomplete updating of data files.
  4. Unauthorized use of the software.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The use of passwords is an effective control in an online system to prevent unauthorized access to computer files. Lists of authorized users are maintained in the computer. The entry of passwords or ID numbers; a prearranged act of personal questions; and use of badges, magnetic cards, or optically scanned cards may be combined to avoid unauthorized access.



As organizations become more computer integrated, management is becoming increasingly concerned with the quality of access controls to the computer system.
Which of the following provides the most accountability?

  1. Option I.
  2. Option II.
  3. Option III.
  4. Option IV.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Access should be limited to those whose activities necessitate access to the computer system. Moreover, the degree of access allowed should be consistent with an individual's responsibilities. Restricting access to particular individuals rather than groups or departments clearly establishes specific accountability. Not everyone in a group will need access or the same degree of access. Thus, passwords assigned to individuals should be required for identification of users by the system. Furthermore, data should be restricted at the field level, not the workstation level. It may be possible to limit access to a workstation, but most workstations are connects -d t. larger mainframe or network databases. Thus, the security at the workstation level only would be insufficient.



The primary objective of security software is to:

  1. Control access to information system resources.
  2. Restrict access to prevent installation of unauthorized utility software.
  3. Detect the presence of viruses.
  4. Monitor the separation of duties within applications.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The objective of security software is to control access to information system resources, such as program libraries, data files, and proprietary software. Security software identifies and authenticates users, controls access to information, and records and investigates security related events and data.



An auditor has just completed a physical security audit of a data center. Because the center engages in top- secret defense contract work, the auditor has chosen to recommend biometric authentication for workers entering the building. The recommendation might include devices that verify all of the following except:

  1. Fingerprints.
  2. Retina patterns.
  3. Speech patterns.
  4. Password patterns.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Biometric technologies are automated methods of establishing an individual's identity using physiological or behavioral traits. These characteristics include fingerprints, retina patterns, hand geometry, signature dynamics, speech, and keystroke dynamics.



An Internet firewall is designed to provide adequate protection against which of the following?

  1. A computer virus.
  2. Unauthenticated logins from outside users.
  3. Insider leaking of confidential information.
  4. A Trojan horse application.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

A firewall is a combination of hardware and soft are that separates o networks and prevents passage of specific types of network traffic while maintaining a connection between the networks. Generally, an Internet firewall is designed to protect a system from unauthenticated logins from outside users, although it may provide several other features as well.



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