Which of the following function in traditional EDI process is used for transmitting and receiving electronic documents between trading partners via dial up lines, public switched network or VAN?
Correct Answer: A
Section: Information System Acquisition, Development and Implementation Explanation: Communication handler - Process for transmitting and receiving electronic documents between trading partners via dial-up lines, public switched networks, multiple dedicated lines or a value added network (VAN). For your exam you should know below information about Traditional EDI functions. Moving data in a batch transmission process through the traditional EDI process generally involves three functions within each trading partner's computer system Communication handler - Process for transmitting and receiving electronic documents between trading partners via dial-up lines, public switched networks, multiple dedicated lines or a value added network (VAN). VAN use computerized message switching and storage capabilities to provide electronic mailbox services similar to post offices. The VAN receives all the outbound transactions from an organization, sort them by destination and passes them to precipitants when they log on to check their mailbox and receive transmission. EDI Interface - Interface function that manipulates and routes data between the application system and the communication handler. The interface consists of two components EDI Translator - The device translates data between standard format (ANSI X12) and trading partner's propriety information. Application Interface - This interface moves electronic transactions to or from the application systems and perform data mapping. Data mapping is the process by which data are extracted from EDI translation process and integrated with the data or process of receiving company. 3. Application System - The program that process the data sent to, or received from, the trading partner. Although new controls should be developed for the EDI interface, the control for existing applications, if left unchanged, are usually unaffected. The following were incorrect answers: EDI Interface - Interface function that manipulates and routes data between the application system and the communication handler. Application System - The program that process the data sent to, or received from, the trading partner. Although new controls should be developed for the EDI interface, the control for existing applications, if left unchanged, are usually unaffected. EDI Translator - The device translates data between standard format (ANSI X12) and trading partner's propriety information. Reference: CISA review manual 2014 Page number 178
Question 642
The FIRST step in establishing a firewall security policy is to determine the:
Correct Answer: C
Section: Protection of Information Assets
Question 643
Which of the following is the client organization's responsibility in a Software as a Service (SaaS) environment?
Correct Answer: D
Question 644
An organization has replaced all of the storage devices at its primary data center with new, higher capacity units. The replaced devices have been installed at the disaster recovery site to replace older units. An IS auditor's PRIMARY concern would be whether:
Correct Answer: C
Question 645
Which of the following should be of GREATEST concern to an organization's board when reviewing the internal audit department's quality assurance and improvement program?
Correct Answer: C
Section: Information System Acquisition, Development and Implementation