Processing, File, and Output Controls

Question 1

What is Parity check?

Answer 1

A parity check is designed to detect errors in data transmission.

Question 2

Which of the following is the strongest password?
	A.  	pandabear
	B.  	Mara4
	C.  	*3Mar&
	D.  	9483728

Answer 2

C. *3Mar&

Even though this is not the longest code, it is the strongest code because it contains multiple special characters, numbers, and lower and upper case letters.

Question 3

What is the primary objective of data security controls?

Answer 3

To ensure that storage media are subject to authorization prior to access, change, or destruction.

Question 4

An audit trail is considered what type of control?

Answer 4

An audit trail is considered a processing control.