Exam 8: Internal Controls II

In terms of proper recording of transactions,accuracy is concerned with making sure that: (i)all data that enter the system are in the correct format (ii)all data that enter the system are of the right type (iii)all data are stored in a secured place to prevent unauthorised manipulation (iv)the data gathered accurately reflect the reality of the underlying transaction or event.

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Question 41

A purchase order is entered into a computer purchasing system.The purchase is for $25 000 and has been entered by the purchase clerk.Company policy dictates that purchases over $2000 must be entered by the purchasing manager.This is an example of a breach of controls relating to:

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Question 42

Which of the following is the strongest password?

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Question 43

Which of the following statements concerning passwords is true?

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Question 44

The pre-numbering of cheques helps to achieve completeness because it:

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Question 45

Briefly describe and compare input control,processing control,and output control.

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Question 46

Which of the follow is also considered threats to internal controls?

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Question 47

Control of access to the server for the company database is an example of which type of control?

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Question 48

Authorisation in a computerised information system can be established through: (i)user privileges (ii)user access rights (iii)restrictions on what different users are able to do within the system.

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Question 49

Which of the following is an example of good segregation of duties?

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Question 50

The first that financial giant Morgan Stanley knew about the 9/11 bombings were that their business started running from their ________________ several kilometres away from Wall St.

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Question 51

Information processing controls are those that are put in place within the organisation to work towards the _______ of transactions.

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Question 52

Internal controls are necessary in all businesses because …

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Question 53

Which of the following is a risk to the financial statement of a company when it places a purchase order with a supplier?

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Question 54

Advantages of computer-based controls include all of the following except:

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Question 55

A computer virus is found in a file in the computer system.Because a solution for recovering the file is not yet available,the infected file is quarantine by the antivirus software.Quarantining the infected file is an example of:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 56

Which of the following is not a type of controls classified in the Australian Auditing Standard ASA 315?

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Question 57

What are the advantages and disadvantages of computer-based controls?

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Question 58

What should happen if a valid username is supplied but the password is incorrect?

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Question 59

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A purchase order is entered into a computer purchasing system.The purchase is for $25 000 and has been entered by the purchase clerk.Company policy dictates that purchases over $2000 must be entered by the purchasing manager.This is an example of a breach of controls relating to:

Which of the following is the strongest password?

Which of the following statements concerning passwords is true?

The pre-numbering of cheques helps to achieve completeness because it:

Briefly describe and compare input control,processing control,and output control.

Which of the follow is also considered threats to internal controls?

Control of access to the server for the company database is an example of which type of control?

Authorisation in a computerised information system can be established through: (i)user privileges (ii)user access rights (iii)restrictions on what different users are able to do within the system.

Which of the following is an example of good segregation of duties?

The first that financial giant Morgan Stanley knew about the 9/11 bombings were that their business started running from their ________________ several kilometres away from Wall St.

Information processing controls are those that are put in place within the organisation to work towards the _______ of transactions.

Internal controls are necessary in all businesses because …

Which of the following is a risk to the financial statement of a company when it places a purchase order with a supplier?

Advantages of computer-based controls include all of the following except:

A computer virus is found in a file in the computer system.Because a solution for recovering the file is not yet available,the infected file is quarantine by the antivirus software.Quarantining the infected file is an example of:

Which of the following is not a type of controls classified in the Australian Auditing Standard ASA 315?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of computer-based controls?

What should happen if a valid username is supplied but the password is incorrect?

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