CGA CGA Information Technology & Systems 2

Question 1

Which cloud computing model delivers software applications over the internet on a subscription basis?

Accepted Answer

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Answer

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

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Platform as a Service (PaaS)

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Database as a Service (DBaaS)

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an IT disaster recovery plan (DRP)?

Accepted Answer

To restore IT systems and data after a disruptive event

Answer

To prevent all system outages

Answer

To test cybersecurity defenses quarterly

Answer

To document all software licenses

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a detective IT control?

Accepted Answer

System log review that identifies unusual access patterns

Answer

Input validation that rejects invalid data entries

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Firewall blocking unauthorized network access

Answer

User authentication requiring strong passwords

Question 4

In the context of IT governance, the COBIT framework primarily helps organizations:

Accepted Answer

Align IT strategy with business objectives and manage IT risks

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Develop software applications faster

Answer

Encrypt all data transmissions

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Migrate data to cloud platforms

Question 5

When auditing through the computer, the auditor:

Accepted Answer

Tests the application controls and logic within the computer system

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Avoids using the client's computer systems entirely

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Only reviews printed output from the system

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Relies exclusively on management's IT reports

Question 6

Which control prevents a programmer from making unauthorized changes to live production code?

Accepted Answer

Change management and version control procedures

Answer

Password complexity requirements

Answer

Data encryption at rest

Answer

Regular virus scanning