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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
Level: Level 1

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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Level: Level 1

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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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2015

MI – Nov 2019 – L1 – SA – Q17 – Information Systems

This question asks to identify the correct description related to closed loop systems.

Question

Which of the following is NOT correct?
A. A closed loop system responds to changes in the environment
B. The comparator is one of the elements of a control system
C. Deterministic systems use predetermined rules
D. Cybernetic systems adapt to the environment
E. Business systems are probabilistic systems

Answer

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Tags: Closed Loop Systems, Control Systems, Management Information, MCQ
Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2019

MI – Nov 2019 – L1 – SA – Q14 – Information Systems

This question asks to identify the communication method that groups all transmitted data into blocks.

Question

A network communication method that groups all transmitted data, irrespective of content, type, or structure into suitably-sized blocks is called:
A. Web log
B. Clustered
C. Internet hosting
D. Packet switching
E. Website hosting

Answer

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Tags: Communication Systems, Management, Networking, Packet Switching
Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2019

MI – Nov 2019 – L1 – SA – Q10 – Information Systems

This question asks to identify the requirement under which integrated accounts are generally prepared.

Question

The integrated accounts are generally prepared in line with ………. requirement:
A. Cost accounting
B. Responsibility accounting
C. Control account
D. Management account
E. Financial accounting

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2019

MI – May 2017 – L1 – SB – Q6b – Information System Development and Security

Definition of feasibility study, functions of a steering committee, and uses of feasibility study report.

Question

The development of information system using Systems Development Life Cycle is in stages; one of which is the feasibility study.

i. Define feasibility study. (2 Marks)

ii. List FIVE functions of a Steering Committee. (6 Marks)

iii. State FOUR uses of feasibility study report. (4 Marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2017

MI – May 2017 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Information System Development and Security

Identify the type of security measure that detects unauthorized operations.

Question

In computer security, measures to sense and alert of unauthorized operation are called:
A. Detective
B. Deterrent
C. Recovery
D. Preventive
E. Adaptive

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2017

MI – May 2017 – L1 – SA – Q17 – Information System Development and Security

Identify the type of maintenance for replacing an operating system.

Question

Replacement of a package operating in a Windows XP environment with Windows 7 is an example of:
A. Corrective
B. Adaptive
C. Preventive
D. Defective
E. Perfective

Answer

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Tags: IT Management, Software Updates, System Maintenance
Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2017

MI – May 2017 – L1 – SA – Q15 – Information System Development and Security

Identify the type of feasibility study that appraises organizational impact.

Question

Which type of feasibility study appraises the impact of a proposed solution within the organizational framework?
A. Operational
B. Social
C. Economic
D. Technical
E. Cost-benefit

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2017

MI – Mar-Jul 2020 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Information System Development and Security

Identify the role responsible for designing logical file structures for a database.

Question

In system development, an IT staff who designs the logical file structures for any database for a new system is called:

A. System Developer
B. System Analyst
C. Data Analyst
D. Business Analyst
E. Programmer

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAR/JULY 2020

MI – Mar-Jul 2020 – L1 – SA – Q14 – Information System Development and Security

Identify the method that is not used in system changeover.

Question

The following methods are normally employed during system changeover, EXCEPT:

A. Direct method
B. Parallel method
C. Combined methods
D. Phased method
E. Pilot method

Answer

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Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAR/JULY 2020

MI – May 2016 – L1 – SB – Q6a – Information System Development and Security

Define and explain key terms related to information systems, including data transmission, data warehouse, and error detection.

Question

Define the term:

i. “Data Transmission”. (2 Marks)

ii. “Data warehouse”. (2 Marks)

iii. Explain the term “Error Detection” in relation to data transmission and list four error detection algorithms. (6 Marks)

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