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MI – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q6 – Information System Development and Security

Identify costs of software implementation, types of firewalls, common network issues, and methods to manage email inboxes.

Question

a. When a new software is implemented, various costs are incurred. Identify FIVE of such costs. (5 Marks)

b. Identify FOUR types of firewalls. (4 Marks)

c. State FIVE common network issues an organisation may encounter. (5 Marks)

d. If email is used inappropriately, it can hinder productivity. Identify SIX ways email inbox can be better managed. (6 Marks)

(Total 20 Marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2020

MI – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q5 – Information Systems

Define Decision Support System, list DSS packages, and outline advantages, disadvantages, and impact of IT.

Question

a. Define Decision Support System (DSS). (2 Marks)

b. List FIVE DSS packages that can be used to explore alternatives. (5 Marks)

c. Enumerate THREE advantages and TWO disadvantages of DSS. (5 Marks)

d. State FOUR benefits and FOUR lapses of information technology to individual, organisation, and government. (8 Marks)

(Total 20 Marks)

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Tags: DSS, IT Impact, Management Tools
Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2020

MI – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Information Systems Development and Security

Identify the device that uses light beams to convert images or text into digital files.

Question

Which of the following devices uses light beams to digitally convert images, codes, text, or objects as two-dimensional (2D) digital files for transfer to the computer for processing?

A. Magnetic Character Reader

B. Optical Character Reader

C. Optical Mark Reader

D. Digital Camera

E. Magnetic Ink Character Reader

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2020

MI – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Information System Development and Security

Identify the method of system changeover that maintains the old system operational after the new system is launched.

Question

The practice of keeping an old system operational after a new system has been launched is known as:

A. Direct Changeover

B. Parallel Changeover

C. Phased Changeover

D. Pilot Changeover

E. Concurrent Changeover

Answer

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Tags: Changeover, Information Technology, System Implementation
Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2020

MI – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Information System Development and Security

Identify the primary purpose of a firewall in computer systems.

Question

Firewall in a computer system is used for:

A. Security

B. Transmission

C. Encryption

D. Fire drills

E. Reporting

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2020

MI – Nov 2015 – L1 – SB – Q6a – Information Systems

Identifies areas where computers serve as instruments and targets of crime.

Question

a. In a computer environment, it is a common occurrence that data is lost, manipulated, or tampered with by unauthorized individuals for selfish reasons.

Required:
Enumerate FOUR areas where computers are used as instruments of crime and FOUR areas as targets of crime. (8 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Computer Crime, Cybercrime, Data Theft, Fraud, Hacking, Information security, Information Systems
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Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2015

MI – Nov 2015 – L1 – SB – Q5 – Information Systems

Defines an information system and explains the functions of different types of support systems.

Question

a. Define an Information System. (2 Marks)

b. Explain FOUR functions of an Executive Support System. (8 Marks)

c. Explain briefly the following:
i. Transaction Processing System (TPS). (5 Marks)
ii. Decision Support System (DSS). (5 Marks)

(Total 20 Marks)

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Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2015

MI – Nov 2015 – L1 – SB – Q4b – Information Systems

Summary: Describes three main methods used to monitor performance in IT-based organizations.

Question

State and describe briefly THREE main methods of monitoring performance in
an IT based organisation. (6 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Benchmarking, Information Systems, IT Management, Key Performance Indicators, Performance Monitoring, Service Level Agreements
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Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2015

MI – Nov 2015 – L1 – SB – Q4a – Information Systems

Identifies values added by an Accounting Information System and its various uses.

Question

a. “A well-designed Accounting Information System normally adds VALUES to an organization.”
Required:
i. Enumerate FOUR of these values. (4 Marks)

ii. State FIVE uses of Accounting Information System and explain each briefly. (10 Marks)

(Total 14 Marks)

Answer

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Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2015

MI – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Information Systems

Identifies an incorrect statement regarding directional alignment between IT strategy and business strategy.

Question

Which of the following is NOT true of Directional Alignment between IT Strategy and Business Strategy?
A. The alignment must consider all of the organisation’s business functions
B. It must consider the related importance of data on assets throughout the enterprise
C. Alignment causes an organisation to incur costs that may not be necessary to the business needs
D. An organisation can transform technology into business service functions by aligning existing architecture and project portfolios with business needs
E. The cost of not having a directional alignment can be stated through direct costs to the technology environment

Answer

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Tags: Business Strategy, IT Strategy, Strategic Alignment
Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2015

MI – Nov 2022 – L1 – SB – Q5a – Information System Development and Security

Identification of security risks and the business impacts of security violations

Question

For an organisation dealing with confidential and commercial information, security and control over its systems is very critical.
You are required to:
i. Enumerate SIX examples of such security risks. (6 Marks)
ii. State FOUR likely business impacts of security violations. (4 Marks)
iii. List FIVE ways/methods through which security risks can be managed. (5 Marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2022

MI – May 2021 – L1 – SB – Q5d – Information Systems Development and Security

Defines social networking, states two benefits, and outlines two risks associated with it.

Question

Define social networking, stating TWO benefits and TWO risks of social networking.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2021

MI – May 2021 – L1 – SB – Q5c – Information Systems Development and Security

Lists and describes five techniques used in the forensic process.

Question

List FIVE techniques used in forensic process and briefly describe each.

Answer

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Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2021

MI – May 2021 – L1 – SB – Q5b – Information System Development and Security

States two uses of computer forensics in criminal and corporate investigations.

Question

State TWO uses of computer forensics.

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Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2021

MI – May 2021 – L1 – SB – Q5a – Information System Development and Security

Defines computer forensics and its role in criminal investigations and legal proceedings.

Question

Define computer forensics.

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Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2021

MI – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q11 – Information Systems

Identify the correct users of a Management Information System (MIS).

Question

Management Information System (MIS) is a tool in business organizations for:

A. Senior Marketing Managers
B. Middle-level Managers
C. Senior Sales Managers
D. Senior Managers
E. Senior Programming Managers

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2014

MI – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q9 – Information Systems

Identify the incorrect feature of an open system.

Question

The features of an open system include the following EXCEPT:

A. Attempt to monitor and anticipate environmental disturbances
B. Receive inputs from the environment
C. Pass outputs to its environment
D. Limit exchanges with its boundary
E. They are not self-contained because they are influenced by external environmental behaviour

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2014

MI – May 2021 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Information System Development and Security

Identify the term for coding data into an unreadable form.

Question

The coding of data into a form that is not understandable to a casual reader is called:

A. Firewall
B. Password
C. Encryption
D. Digital Signature
E. Logging

Answer

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Tags: Data security, Encryption, Information Protection
Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2021

MI – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Information System Development and Security

Identifying the security measure most likely to protect a database system from hackers.

Question

Which of the following is MOST likely to protect an organisation’s database system from hackers?
A. Card-key locks
B. Virus detection
C. Encryption of data
D. Firewalls
E. Hard to determine passwords

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Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2023

MI – Nov 2019 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Information Systems

This question asks to identify the term for a standard that enables the connection, communication, and data transfer between computing endpoints.

Question

A convention or standard that controls or enables the connection, communication and data transfer between computing endpoints is called:
A. Internet
B. Computer network
C. Protocol
D. System architectures
E. Packet switching

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Level: Level 1