Certified Internal Auditor Technology & Digital Applications 2

Question 1

Which cloud deployment model provides dedicated infrastructure exclusively for a single organization?

Accepted Answer

Private cloud

Answer

A private cloud provides dedicated infrastructure exclusively for one organization, offering greater control and security.

Question 2

An internal auditor reviewing IT general controls (ITGCs) would primarily focus on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Change management, access controls, and IT operations

Answer

ITGCs encompass change management, logical access controls, and IT operations that underpin all application controls.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a data loss prevention (DLP) solution?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring and preventing unauthorized transfer of sensitive data

Answer

DLP solutions monitor, detect, and block unauthorized transmission of sensitive data outside the organization.

Question 4

Which blockchain characteristic ensures that once a transaction is recorded it cannot be altered?

Accepted Answer

Immutability

Answer

Immutability means that recorded blockchain transactions are cryptographically linked and cannot be changed without invalidating subsequent blocks.

Question 5

An auditor assessing robotic process automation (RPA) controls should prioritize reviewing which risk?

Accepted Answer

Bot credentials with excessive privileges performing unauthorized actions

Answer

RPA bots with overprivileged credentials can perform unauthorized actions at scale, making access control a critical risk.

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