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ISACA Glossary 2024 (CISA Prep)
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Abend
✓ :~~ An abnormal end to a computer job; termination of a task prior to its
completion because of an error condition that cannot be resolved by
recovery facilities while the task is executing.
Acceptable interruption window
✓ :~~ The maximum period of time that a system can be unavailable before
compromising the achievement of the enterprise's business objectives.
Acceptable Use policy
✓ :~~ A policy that establishes an agreement between users and the
enterprise and defines for all parties' the ranges of use that are approved
before gaining access to a network or the Internet.
Access control
✓ :~~ The processes, rules and deployment mechanisms that control access
to information systems, resources and physical access to premises.
Access control list (ACL) or Access control table
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✓ :~~ An internal computerized table of access rules regarding the levels of
computer access permitted to logon IDs and computer terminals.
Access Method
✓ :~~ The technique used for selecting records in a file, one at a time, for
processing, retrieval or storage. The access method is related to, but
distinct from, the file organization, which determines how the records are
stored.
Access path
✓ :~~ The logical route that an end user takes to access computerized
information.
Access rights
✓ :~~ The permission or privileges granted to users, programs or workstations
to create, change, delete or view data and files within a system, as defined
by rules established by data owners and the information security policy.
Access server
✓ :~~ Provides centralized access control for managing remote access dial-up
services.
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Accountability
✓ :~~ The ability to map a given activity or event back to the responsible
party.
Accountability of governance
✓ :~~ Governance ensures that enterprise objectives are achieved by
evaluating stakeholder needs, conditions and options; setting direction
through prioritization and decision making; and monitoring performance,
compliance and progress against plans. In most enterprises, governance is
the responsibility of the board of directors under the leadership of the
chairperson.
Accountable party
✓ :~~ The individual, group or entity that is ultimately responsible for a
subject matter, process or scope.
Acknowledgment (ACK)
✓ :~~ A flag set in a packet to indicate to the sender that the previous
packet sent was accepted correctly by the receiver without errors, or that
the receiver is now ready to accept a transmission.
Active recovery site (Mirrored)
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✓ :~~ A recovery strategy that involves two active sites, each capable of
taking over the other's workload in the event of a disaster.
Active response
✓ :~~ A response in which the system either automatically, or in concert with
the user, blocks or otherwise affects the progress of a detected attack.
Activity
✓ :~~ The main actions taken to operate the COBIT process.
Address
✓ :~~ Within computer storage, the code used to designate the location of a
specific piece of data
Address space
✓ :~~ The number of distinct locations that may be referred to with the
machine address
Addressing
✓ :~~ The method used to identify the location of a participant in a network.
Adjusting period
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ISACA Glossary 2024 (CISA Prep)
Questions & 100% Correct Answers
Abend
✓ :~~ An abnormal end to a computer job; termination of a task prior to its
completion because of an error condition that cannot be resolved by
recovery facilities while the task is executing.
Acceptable interruption window
✓ :~~ The maximum period of time that a system can be unavailable before
compromising the achievement of the enterprise's business objectives.
Acceptable Use policy
✓ :~~ A policy that establishes an agreement between users and the
enterprise and defines for all parties' the ranges of use that are approved
before gaining access to a network or the Internet.
Access control
✓ :~~ The processes, rules and deployment mechanisms that control access
to information systems, resources and physical access to premises.
Access control list (ACL) or Access control table
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✓ :~~ An internal computerized table of access rules regarding the levels of
computer access permitted to logon IDs and computer terminals.
Access Method
✓ :~~ The technique used for selecting records in a file, one at a time, for
processing, retrieval or storage. The access method is related to, but
distinct from, the file organization, which determines how the records are
stored.
Access path
✓ :~~ The logical route that an end user takes to access computerized
information.
Access rights
✓ :~~ The permission or privileges granted to users, programs or workstations
to create, change, delete or view data and files within a system, as defined
by rules established by data owners and the information security policy.
Access server
✓ :~~ Provides centralized access control for managing remote access dial-up
services.
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Accountability
✓ :~~ The ability to map a given activity or event back to the responsible
party.
Accountability of governance
✓ :~~ Governance ensures that enterprise objectives are achieved by
evaluating stakeholder needs, conditions and options; setting direction
through prioritization and decision making; and monitoring performance,
compliance and progress against plans. In most enterprises, governance is
the responsibility of the board of directors under the leadership of the
chairperson.
Accountable party
✓ :~~ The individual, group or entity that is ultimately responsible for a
subject matter, process or scope.
Acknowledgment (ACK)
✓ :~~ A flag set in a packet to indicate to the sender that the previous
packet sent was accepted correctly by the receiver without errors, or that
the receiver is now ready to accept a transmission.
Active recovery site (Mirrored)
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✓ :~~ A recovery strategy that involves two active sites, each capable of
taking over the other's workload in the event of a disaster.
Active response
✓ :~~ A response in which the system either automatically, or in concert with
the user, blocks or otherwise affects the progress of a detected attack.
Activity
✓ :~~ The main actions taken to operate the COBIT process.
Address
✓ :~~ Within computer storage, the code used to designate the location of a
specific piece of data
Address space
✓ :~~ The number of distinct locations that may be referred to with the
machine address
Addressing
✓ :~~ The method used to identify the location of a participant in a network.
Adjusting period
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