System Auditor Interview Preparation Guide
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System Auditor Frequently Asked Questions in various System Auditor job interviews by interviewer. The set of questions are here to ensures that you offer a perfect answer posed to you. So get preparation for your new job interview

54 System Auditor Questions and Answers:

1 :: Tell me do you have knowledge of accounting standards?

First, answer whether you have knowledge of accounting standards such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – GAAP – and Sarbanes-Oxley,”. “Then explain the depth of your knowledge, how it applies to the role and how you stay up-to-date.

2 :: Explain me what type of audits have you done?

You should know how to respond to this based on the job description and whether the position requires experience doing financial audits, operational audits or something else

3 :: Tell me what are you biggest weaknesses?

You can say, ‘I’ve never done the monthly close, SEC reporting or Sarbanes-Oxley on my own, but I’ve supported that,’”. All accountants and financial analysts should know their skills and shortcomings – understand your strengths and what gaps you may have, what you can or cannot do.

4 :: Explain me are open-source projects more or less secure than proprietary ones?

The answer to this question is often very telling about a given candidate. It shows
1) whether or not they know what they’re talking about in terms of development, and
2) it really illustrates the maturity of the individual (a common theme among my questions).
My main goal here is to get them to show me pros and cons for each. If I just get the “many eyes” regurgitation then I’ll know he’s read Slashdot and not much else. And if I just get the “people in China can put anything in the kernel” routine then I’ll know he’s not so good at looking at the complete picture.

The ideal answer involves the size of the project, how many developers are working on it (and what their backgrounds are), and most importantly — quality control. In short, there’s no way to tell the quality of a project simply by knowing that it’s either open-source or proprietary. There are many examples of horribly insecure applications that came from both camps.

5 :: Do you know rainbow tables?

Look for a thorough answer regarding overall password attacks and how rainbow tables make them faster.

6 :: What are your first three steps when securing a Linux server?

Their list isn’t key here (unless it’s bad); the key is to not get panic.

7 :: Explain me what exactly is Cross Site Scripting?

You’d be amazed at how many security people don’t know even the basics of this immensely important topic. We’re looking for them to say anything regarding an attacker getting a victim to run script content (usually JavaScript) within their browser.

8 :: What is ISACA?

ISACA is the international body that certifies information system auditors, security managers and other related roles.

9 :: Tell me have you been able to detect insurance fraud in the past?

It has only come up a couple times in my experience, but there have been instances where I discovered fraud in a claim. Once, someone filed an insurance claim because their car had been stolen. After working with law enforcement, we discovered the vehicle was only a few miles away. Apparently, the car owner was just trying to get some quick cash and thought this was the easiest way to get it. Criminal charges were ultimately placed against them.

10 :: Tell us what have you done to enhance your knowledge recently?

I attended a conference last month where I learned some incredibly useful information related to handling auto insurance claims. However, I view every case that comes across my desk as a learning opportunity. Every case is different and requires a little something different than the last one. For example, I learned early on how important eyewitness testimony can be when it comes to determining a claim for an automotive accident.