IIA-CIA-Part3 Practice Test practice questions, page 22 of 26, with answer review and explanations.
Question 106
Which of the following is the best approach to overcome entry barriers into a new business?
Offer a standard product that is targeted in the recognized market.
Invest in commodity or commodity-like product businesses.
Enter into a slow-growing market.
Use an established distribution relationship.
Question 107
Which of the following techniques would be least effective in resolving the conflict created by an internal audit client's perception of the audit report as a personal attack on his management performance?
The auditor should focus on the audit client as a person and understand him, rather than just concentrating on the problem.
The auditor should make recommendations based on objective criteria, rather than based on a subjective assessment.
The auditor should explore alternative solutions to address the audit problem, so the audit client has options.
The auditor should take a flexible position on the recommendations and focus on resolving the issue by addressing the interests of the people concerned.
Question 108
Which of the following most accurately describes the purpose of application authentication controls?
To ensure that data input into business applications is valid, complete, and accurate.
To prevent or detect errors in data processed using business applications.
To ensure that business applications are protected from unauthorized logical access.
To ensure the validity, accuracy, and completeness of outputs from business applications.
Question 109
Which of the following is always true regarding the use of encryption algorithms based on public key infrastructure (PKI)?
PKI uses an independent administrator to manage the public key.
The public key is authenticated against reliable third-party identification.
PKI's public accessibility allows it to be used readily for e-commerce.
The private key uniquely authenticates each party to a transaction.
Question 110
Which of the following are appropriate functions for an IT steering committee? 1. Assess the technical adequacy of standards for systems design and programming. 2. Continually monitor of the adequacy and accuracy of software and hardware in use. 3. Assess the effects of new technology on the organization's IT operations. 4. Provide broad oversight of implementation, training, and operation of new systems.