Isaca CISA Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Isaca CISA Online Questions & Answers

• Question 1471:

  While auditing a small organization's data classification processes and procedures, an IS auditor noticed that data is often classified at the incorrect level. What is the MOST effective way for the organization to improve this situation?

  A. Use automatic document classification based on content.
  B. Have IT security staff conduct targeted training for data owners.
  C. Publish the data classification policy on the corporate web portal.
  D. Conduct awareness presentations and seminars for information classification policies.
  B. Have IT security staff conduct targeted training for data owners.

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  Explanation

  This is the most effective way for the organization to improve its data classification processes and procedures, because data owners are the ones who are responsible for assigning the appropriate level of classification to the data they create, collect, or manage. Data owners should be aware of the data classification policy, the criteria for each level of classification, and the implications of misclassification. IT security staff can provide tailored training for data owners based on their roles, functions, and types of data they handle. The other options are not as effective as having IT security staff conduct targeted training for data owners: Use automatic document classification based on content. This is a possible option, but it may not be feasible or accurate for a small organization. Automatic document classification is a process that uses artificial intelligence or machine learning to analyze the content of a document and assign a class label based on predefined rules or models. However, this process may require a lot of resources, expertise, and maintenance, and it may not capture all the nuances and context of the data. The IS auditor should also verify the reliability and validity of the automatic document classification system. Publish the data classification policy on the corporate web portal. This is a good practice, but it is not enough to improve the data classification situation. Publishing the data classification policy on the corporate web portal can increase the visibility and accessibility of the policy, but it does not ensure that data owners will read, understand, and follow it. The IS auditor should also monitor and enforce the compliance with the policy. Conduct awareness presentations and seminars for information classification policies. This is a useful measure, but it is not the most effective one. Conducting awareness presentations and seminars can raise the general awareness and knowledge of information classification policies among all employees, but it may not address the specific needs and challenges of data owners. The IS auditor should also provide more in-depth and practical training for data owners.

• Question 1472:

  An IS auditor is planning a review of an organizations cybersecurity incident response maturity Which of the following methodologies would provide the MOST reliable conclusions?

  A. Judgmental sampling
  B. Data analytics testing
  C. Variable sampling
  D. Compliance testing
  D. Compliance testing

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  Explanation

  Compliance testing ensures that the organization's incident response processes align with established cybersecurity frameworks and policies. This methodology provides objective and reliable conclusions about the maturity of incident response capabilities. Judgmental Sampling (Option A):Relies on subjective judgment and is less reliable.

  Data Analytics Testing (Option B):Useful for identifying trends but may not assess process maturity comprehensively. Variable Sampling (Option C):Appropriate for statistical analysis but less effective in process maturity assessments.

  ISACA CISA Review Manual, Job Practice Area 2: Information Systems Audit and Assurance.

• Question 1473:

  An internal audit department recently established a quality assurance (QA) program. Which of the following activities Is MOST important to include as part of the QA program requirements?

  A. Long-term Internal audit resource planning
  B. Ongoing monitoring of the audit activities
  C. Analysis of user satisfaction reports from business lines
  D. Feedback from Internal audit staff
  B. Ongoing monitoring of the audit activities

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  Explanation

  Ongoing monitoring of the audit activities is the most important activity to include as part of the quality assurance (QA) program requirements for an internal audit department. An IS auditor should perform regular reviews and evaluations of the audit processes, methods, standards, and outcomes to ensure that they comply with the QA program objectives and criteria. This will help to maintain and improve the quality and consistency of the audit services and deliverables. The other options are less important activities to include as part of the QA program requirements, as they may involve long-term resource planning, user satisfaction reports, or feedback from internal audit staff.

  References: CISA Review Manual (Digital Version), Chapter 2, Section 2.61 CISA Review Questions, Answers and Explanations Database, Question ID 224

• Question 1474:

  Which of the following is the GREATEST concern related to an organization's data classification processes?

  A. Users responsible for managing records are unaware of the data classification processes.
  B. Systems used to manage the data classification processes are not synchronized.
  C. The data classification processes have not been updated in the last year.
  D. The data classification processes are not aligned with industry standards.
  A. Users responsible for managing records are unaware of the data classification processes.

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• Question 1475:

  Which of the following should be of GREATEST concern to an IS auditor when evaluating a new system's production readiness?

  A. A system defect was found during user acceptance testing.
  B. Functional design documentation is not complete.
  C. Functional requirements have not been met.
  D. Projected benefits have not been realized.
  C. Functional requirements have not been met.

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• Question 1476:

  When auditing the effectiveness of a biometric system, which of the following indicators would be MOST important to review?

  A. False negatives
  B. False acceptance rate
  C. Failure to enroll rate
  D. System response time
  B. False acceptance rate

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• Question 1477:

  Which of the following provides the BEST assurance that vendor-supported software remains up to date?

  A. Release and patch management
  B. Licensing agreement and escrow
  C. Software asset management
  D. Version management
  A. Release and patch management

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• Question 1478:

  Which of the following BEST describes the concept of fault tolerance in system resiliency?

  A. It enables switching to redundant systems in case of faults.
  B. It minimizes downtime and ensures continuous operations.
  C. It allows systems to continue operating in the presence of faults.
  D. It distributes workloads across multiple servers to prevent overload.
  C. It allows systems to continue operating in the presence of faults.

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• Question 1479:

  When implementing Internet Protocol security (IPsec) architecture, the servers involved in application delivery:

  A. communicate via Transport Layer Security (TLS),
  B. block authorized users from unauthorized activities.
  C. channel access only through the public-facing firewall.
  D. channel access through authentication.
  A. communicate via Transport Layer Security (TLS),

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  Explanation

  When implementing Internet Protocol security (IPsec) architecture, the servers involved in application delivery communicate via Transport Layer Security (TLS), which is a protocol that provides encryption and authentication for data transmitted over a network. IPsec operates at the network layer and provides security for IP packets, while TLS operates at the transport layer and provides security for TCP connections. Blocking authorized users from unauthorized activities, channeling access only through the public- facing firewall, and channeling access through authentication are not functions of IPsec architecture.

  References: CISA Review Manual (Digital Version), Chapter 5, Section 5.4.2

• Question 1480:

  During which process is regression testing MOST commonly used?

  A. System modification
  B. Unit testing
  C. Stress testing
  D. Program development
  A. System modification

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