The GREATEST risk posed by an improperly implemented intrusion prevention system (IPS) is:

• A.that there will be too many alerts for system administrators to verify.
• B.decreased network performance due to IPS traffic.
• C.the blocking of critical systems or services due to false triggers.
• D.reliance on specialized expertise within the IT organization.

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Which of the following is MOST likely to ensure that an organization's systems development meets its business objectives?

• A.Business owner involvement
• B.A focus on strategic projects
• C.A project plan with clearly identified requirements
• D.Segregation of systems development and testing

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During the planning stage of an IS audit, the PRIMARY goal of an IS auditor is to:

• A.address audit objectives.
• B.collect sufficient evidence.
• C.specify appropriate tests.
• D.minimize audit resources.

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Which of the following would be the GREATEST risk associated with a new chat feature on a retailer's website?

• A.Reputational damage
• B.Productivity loss
• C.Data loss
• D.System downtime

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During a follow-up audit, it was found that a complex security vulnerability of low risk was not resolved within the agreed-upon timeframe. IT has stated that the system with the identified vulnerability is being replaced and is expected to be fully functional in two months Which of the following is the BEST course of action?

• A.Schedule a meeting to discuss the issue with senior management
• B.Recommend the finding be resolved prior to implementing the new system
• C.Perform an ad hoc audit to determine if the vulnerability has been exploited
• D.Require documentation that the finding will be addressed within the new system

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