The purpose of a mainframe audit is to provide assurance that (choose all that apply):

A.
processes are being implemented as required
System audit
proper segregation of duties

B.
the mainframe is operating as it should
Application audit

adequate user training

C.
security is strong
Software audit
continuous and accurate audit trail

D.
procedures in place are working
License audit
proper application licensing

E.
procedures in place are updated as needed
Security server audit
system stability

F.
the OS applications are secured
None of the choices.
Security server audit always takes high priority because the security administrators who manage
this not only have elevated privilege, but also model and create the user passwords. Are proper
segregation of duties implemented and enforced and is technology and procedures in place to make
sure there is a continuous and accurate audit trail?
QUESTION 1158
In a security server audit, focus should be placed on (choose all that apply):
performance and controls of the system

G.
None of the choices.
None of the choices.

A.
processes are being implemented as required
System audit
proper segregation of duties

B.
the mainframe is operating as it should
Application audit

adequate user training

C.
security is strong
Software audit
continuous and accurate audit trail

D.
procedures in place are working
License audit
proper application licensing

E.
procedures in place are updated as needed
Security server audit
system stability

F.
the OS applications are secured
None of the choices.
Security server audit always takes high priority because the security administrators who manage
this not only have elevated privilege, but also model and create the user passwords. Are proper
segregation of duties implemented and enforced and is technology and procedures in place to make
sure there is a continuous and accurate audit trail?
QUESTION 1158
In a security server audit, focus should be placed on (choose all that apply):
performance and controls of the system

A.
processes are being implemented as required
System audit
proper segregation of duties

B.
the mainframe is operating as it should
Application audit

adequate user training

C.
security is strong
Software audit
continuous and accurate audit trail

D.
procedures in place are working
License audit
proper application licensing

E.
procedures in place are updated as needed
Security server audit
system stability

F.
the OS applications are secured
None of the choices.
Security server audit always takes high priority because the security administrators who manage
this not only have elevated privilege, but also model and create the user passwords. Are proper
segregation of duties implemented and enforced and is technology and procedures in place to make
sure there is a continuous and accurate audit trail?
QUESTION 1158
In a security server audit, focus should be placed on (choose all that apply):
performance and controls of the system

G.
None of the choices.
None of the choices.

Explanation:
The purpose of a mainframe audit is to provide assurance that processes are being implemented as
required, the mainframe is operating as it should, security is strong, and that procedures in place are
working and are updated as needed. The auditor may accordingly make recommendations for
improvement.
Which of the following types of audit always takes high priority over the others?

Security server audit always takes high priority because the security administrators who manage this
not only have elevated privilege, but also model and create the user passwords. Are proper
segregation of duties implemented and enforced and is technology and procedures in place to make
sure there is a continuous and accurate audit trail?