An employee transfers from an organization's risk management department to become the lead IS auditor.
While in the risk management department, the employee helped developed the key performance indicators (KPIs) now used by the organization. Which of the following would pose the GREATEST threat to the independence of this auditor?

• A.Recommending controls to address the IT risks identified by KPIs
• B.Developing KPIs to measure the internal audit team
• C.Training the IT audit team on IT risk management process
• D.Evaluating the effectiveness of IT risk management process

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The most common problem in the operation of an intrusion detection system (IDS) is:

• A.the detection of false positives.
• B.receiving trap messages.
• C.reject-error rates.
• D.denial-of-service attacks.

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Which of the following is the MAIN purpose of an information security management system?

• A.To identify and eliminate the root causes of information security incidents
• B.To enhance the impact of reports used to monitor information security incidents
• C.To keep information security policies and procedures up-to-date
• D.To reduce the frequency and impact of information security incidents

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Which of the following is the MOST important objective of a risk assessment performed during the annual audit planning process?

• A.Eliminating areas with low residual risk
• B.Assigning audit resources
• C.Engaging management in the audit planning process
• D.Identifying key areas of focus

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Which of the following would be the MOST cost-effective recommendation for reducing the number of defects encountered during software development projects?

• A.increase the time allocated for system testing
• B.implement formal software inspections
• C.increase the development staff
• D.Require the sign-off of all project deliverables

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