IIA Exam IIA-ACCA Topic 4 Question 87 Discussion

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Question #: 87
Topic #: 4

Which of the following describes the most appropriate set of tests for auditing a workstation's logical access controls?

AReview the list of people with access badges to the room containing the workstation and a log of those who accessed the room.

BReview the password length, frequency of change, and list of users for the workstation's login process.

CReview the list of people who attempted to access the workstation and failed, as well as error messages.

DReview the passwords of those who attempted unsuccessfully to access the workstation and the log of their activity.

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Suggested Answer: A

by Lai at Sep 14, 2024, 06:03 PM

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Amie

19 days ago

Is it just me, or does D sound like a hacker's wet dream? Let's steer clear of that one!

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Irving

20 days ago

Hmm, I was thinking C. Reviewing the list of failed access attempts and error messages could also be useful, but I guess B is more comprehensive.

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Leonor

22 days ago

I agree with Leota. Logical access controls are all about authentication, so B makes the most sense.

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Lisha

9 days ago

I agree, reviewing password length and user list is crucial for workstation security.

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Vashti

11 days ago

I think B is the best option for auditing logical access controls.

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Jillian

1 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think option C could also be important. Reviewing the list of people who attempted to access the workstation and failed might provide valuable insights.

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Albina

1 months ago

I agree with Sabine. Reviewing the password length, frequency of change, and list of users for the workstation's login process seems like a thorough approach.

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The correct answer is B. Reviewing the password length, frequency of change, and list of users for the workstation's login process is the most appropriate set of tests for auditing logical access controls.

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Hubert

15 days ago

I agree with Hubert, option B seems like the most appropriate set of tests for auditing logical access controls.

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Nickolas

20 days ago

No, I believe the correct answer is B) Review the password length, frequency of change, and list of users for the workstation's login process.

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Sabra

26 days ago

I think the answer is A) Review the list of people with access badges to the room containing the workstation and a log of those who accessed the room.

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Sabine

2 months ago

I think option B is the most appropriate set of tests for auditing a workstation's logical access controls.

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