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CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Vocab
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CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Vocab
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1. An algorithm that maps or translates one set of bits into another (generally smaller) so that a message yields the same result every time the algorithm is executed using the same message as input. It is computationally infeasible for a message to be

2. Modern expression for organizational development stemming from IS/IT impacts. The ultimate goal of BPR is to yield a better performing structure; more responsive to the customer base and market conditions; while yielding material cost savings. To ree

3. The central database that stores and organizes data

4. Detection on the basis of whether the system activity matches that defined as bad

5. The actions/controls dealing with operational effectiveness; efficiency and adherence to regulations and management policies

6. An evaluation of an application system being acquired or evaluated; which considers such matters as: appropriate controls are designed into the system; the application will process information in a complete; accurate and reliable manner; the applicat

7. The process of converting a digital computer signal into an analog telecommunications signal

8. The extent to which a system unit--subroutine; program; module; component; subsystem--performs a single dedicated function. Generally; the more cohesive are units; the easier it is to maintain and enhance a system; since it is easier to determine whe

9. A workstation or PC on a network that does not have its own disk. Instead; it stores files on a network file server.

10. Using telecommunications facilities for handling and processing of computerized information

11. A program that processes actions upon business data; such as data entry; update or query. It contrasts with systems program; such as an operating system or network control program; and with utility programs; such as copy or sort.

12. The forms used to record data that have been captured. A source document may be a piece of paper; a turnaround document or an image displayed for online data input.

13. A vacuum tube that displays data by means of an electron beam striking the screen; which is coated with suitable phosphor material or a device similar to a television screen upon which data can be displayed

14. An interface point between the CPU and a peripheral device

15. The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet

16. Allows the network interface to capture all network traffic irrespective of the hardware device to which the packet is addressed

17. The current and prospective effect on earnings or capital arising from adverse business decisions; improper implementation of decisions or lack of responsiveness to industry changes.

18. An edit check designed to ensure the data in a particular field is numeric

19. An individual or department responsible for the security and information classification of the shared data stored on a database system. This responsibility includes the design; definition and maintenance of the database.

20. A phase of an SDLC methodology where the affected user groups define the requirements of the system for meeting the defined needs

21. Refers to the processes by which organisations conduct business electronically with their customers and or public at large using the Internet as the enabling technology.

22. The individual responsible for the safeguard and maintenance of all program and data files

23. A file format in which the file is divided into multiple subfiles and a directory is established to locate each subfile

24. English-like; user friendly; nonprocedural computer languages used to program and/or read and process computer files

25. A test that has been designed to evaluate the performance of a system. In a benchmark test; a system is subjected to a known workload and the performance of the system against this workload is measured. Typically; the purpose is to compare the measur