Application System: Risks and Control Quiz

What is a common risk associated with End-User Development application systems?

• Redundant systems

• Effective implementations

• Compatible systems

• Low organizational costs

What is a preventative measure for unauthorized access to programs or data?

• Sharing sensitive information openly

• Providing programmers with full access

• Limiting users' access to a 'need-to-know' basis

• Allowing unrestricted remote access

What is a potential risk of unauthorized remote access to an organization's network?

• Improved network performance

• Introduction of computer viruses

• Enhanced data security

• Increased efficiency

What is the consequence of inaccurate information being used by management?

• Increased productivity

• Enhanced communication

• Improved decision-making

• Waste of time in reconciling data

What is the difference between erroneous data input and falsified data input?

• Erroneous data input is due to system errors, falsified data input is due to human error

• Erroneous data input is intentional, falsified data input is unintentional

• Erroneous data input is unintentional, falsified data input is intentional

• Erroneous data input is due to human error, falsified data input is due to system errors

What is an example of incomplete processing in an application system?

• Data transmission over untrusted networks

• Transactions or files not processed due to errors

• Delayed processing due to production problems

• Executing transactions more than once

What is a potential risk of communication system failure within an IT environment?

• Potential interception of information by unauthorized parties

• Increased data security

• Improved network reliability

• Enhanced communication services

What is the purpose of output controls in an application system?

• To slow down data transmission

• To limit access to reports

• To verify data accuracy and completeness

• To distribute reports improperly

Why is documentation important for an application system?

• To ensure maintainability and minimize errors

• To discourage system usage

• To confuse programmers

• To increase errors in the system

What is a hidden cost associated with End-User Development application systems?

• Increased training and technical support costs

• Decreased operational costs

• Decreased hardware costs

• Decreased organizational costs