AIS EXAM 3 EXAM PREP 2026 Q AND A
COMPLETE REVIEW WITH ACCURATE
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◉ With XBRL,
the syntax and semantics of messages on the web is specified
the formatting of content on the www is specified
financial data is encoded/tagged to make it machine readable
the layout of financial reports is indicated
Answer: financial data is encoded/tagged to make it machine
readable
◉ On the internet, a "web service"
any website on the www
a self-contained function/procedure that is/application remotely
invoked over the web
any network of machines
a protocol that governs communication on the internet
Answer: a self-contained function/procedure that is/application
remotely invoked over the web
◉ On a computer network, a router is
,software that provides for secure communication on the internet.
a device that amplifies the signal on a wired or wireless network.
a software/hardware device that interconnects two networks.
a device that implements a special protocol which ensures proper
communication between applications.
Answer: a software/hardware device that interconnects two
networks.
◉ Cloud Computing is
on-demand internet-based computing, whereby shared hardware
and software resources are provided to users over the internet
any storage device attached to a network
any licensed software that connects to the public internet
computations performed by airborne planes and orbiting satellites
Answer: on-demand internet-based computing, whereby shared
hardware and software resources are provided to users over the
internet
◉ Authentication can be based on
audit trails
only something you know, like a password
something you have, something you know, and/or something you
are
,something you are
Answer: something you have, something you know, and/or
something you are
◉ When it comes to computer networks/devices, a firewall is
hardware intended to prevent a device from catching fire.
hardware intended to prevent hot data bits from causing a
computer to overheat.
A wall of flaming fire used as background image on some computer
screens.
a hardware/software device placed between two networks that is
configured to filter/block certain kinds of traffic flowing across.
Answer: a hardware/software device placed between two networks
that is configured to filter/block certain kinds of traffic flowing
across.
◉ Which of the following is not a security risk on a network?
database destruction
impersonation
message manipulation
eavesdropping
Answer: database destruction
, ◉ Multi-factor authentication occurs when
two or more distinct methods for authentication are used
convenience and speed are factored into the design of
computer/network access mechanism
access requires possession of a physical card
users employ multiple password-based credentials
Answer: two or more distinct methods for authentication are used
◉ Which of the following statements is false?
There are numerous security risks involved in doing business online
today
Publicly-traded companies are required by law to safeguard their
AIS and computer networks
The Internet was not designed to be highly secure
Technologies and tools exist to provide absolute computer/Internet
security
Answer: Technologies and tools exist to provide absolute
computer/Internet security
◉ Compared to asymmetric encryption systems, the biggest
limitation of symmetric encryption
systems is
computational cost
COMPLETE REVIEW WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
◉ With XBRL,
the syntax and semantics of messages on the web is specified
the formatting of content on the www is specified
financial data is encoded/tagged to make it machine readable
the layout of financial reports is indicated
Answer: financial data is encoded/tagged to make it machine
readable
◉ On the internet, a "web service"
any website on the www
a self-contained function/procedure that is/application remotely
invoked over the web
any network of machines
a protocol that governs communication on the internet
Answer: a self-contained function/procedure that is/application
remotely invoked over the web
◉ On a computer network, a router is
,software that provides for secure communication on the internet.
a device that amplifies the signal on a wired or wireless network.
a software/hardware device that interconnects two networks.
a device that implements a special protocol which ensures proper
communication between applications.
Answer: a software/hardware device that interconnects two
networks.
◉ Cloud Computing is
on-demand internet-based computing, whereby shared hardware
and software resources are provided to users over the internet
any storage device attached to a network
any licensed software that connects to the public internet
computations performed by airborne planes and orbiting satellites
Answer: on-demand internet-based computing, whereby shared
hardware and software resources are provided to users over the
internet
◉ Authentication can be based on
audit trails
only something you know, like a password
something you have, something you know, and/or something you
are
,something you are
Answer: something you have, something you know, and/or
something you are
◉ When it comes to computer networks/devices, a firewall is
hardware intended to prevent a device from catching fire.
hardware intended to prevent hot data bits from causing a
computer to overheat.
A wall of flaming fire used as background image on some computer
screens.
a hardware/software device placed between two networks that is
configured to filter/block certain kinds of traffic flowing across.
Answer: a hardware/software device placed between two networks
that is configured to filter/block certain kinds of traffic flowing
across.
◉ Which of the following is not a security risk on a network?
database destruction
impersonation
message manipulation
eavesdropping
Answer: database destruction
, ◉ Multi-factor authentication occurs when
two or more distinct methods for authentication are used
convenience and speed are factored into the design of
computer/network access mechanism
access requires possession of a physical card
users employ multiple password-based credentials
Answer: two or more distinct methods for authentication are used
◉ Which of the following statements is false?
There are numerous security risks involved in doing business online
today
Publicly-traded companies are required by law to safeguard their
AIS and computer networks
The Internet was not designed to be highly secure
Technologies and tools exist to provide absolute computer/Internet
security
Answer: Technologies and tools exist to provide absolute
computer/Internet security
◉ Compared to asymmetric encryption systems, the biggest
limitation of symmetric encryption
systems is
computational cost
