Chapter 10
Critical Thinking Q&A
A married couple goes to a movie. During the movie the husband strangles the wife. He is able
to get her body home without attracting attention. How is this possible?
Review Questions & Answers
10-1. What are the two major approaches for testing IT system controls?
Answer: First, the IT systems can be audited around. This is often referred to as the
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10-2. What is meant by the acronym CAATTs and what are they used for?
Answer: CAATTs are Computer-Aided Audit Tools and Techniques that can assist with
the testing of IT system controls.
10-3. What is computer forensics?
Answer: Computer forensics involves using specialize tools and techniques to image and
10-4. What computer functions that can make recovering deleted files more difficult?
Answer: Generally, recovering deleted files is not considered difficult provided that the
10-5. How do e-discovery rules impact the storage of email and other electronic files?
Answer: New e-discovery rules require organizations to be able to provide email and
10-6. What functions are used by data extraction and analysis software to highlight red flags of
fraud?
Answer: Computer software using a targeted risk assessment can be utilized to scan the
10-7. What are the two categories of data mining and knowledge discovery software?
Answer: Public domain/shareware/freeware: available free or for a nominal charge
10-8. What role do graphics play in an investigation?
Answer: Graphics can be used as an investigative tool. By visually putting together
10-9. What is the purpose of timelines in an investigation?
Answer: Timelines chronologically organize information about events or activities to
10-10. How is case management software used in an investigation?
Answer: Case management software can be used in a number of situations to manage