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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)

Answer

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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
Level: Level 1

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 – May 2016 – L1 – SB – Q4c – Information System Development and Security

Differentiate between feedback and feedforward control systems.

Question

Differentiate between Feedback and Feedforward control systems.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2016

MI – May 2016 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Information System Development and Security

Identify non-standard risk management measure.

Question

The following are measures for the management of risks EXCEPT

A. Identifying risks to system security
B. Evaluating and prioritising the identified risks
C. Developing controls to avoid the identified risks or control the risk within acceptable limits
D. Implementing the controls and monitoring their effectiveness
E. Allowing the risks to manifest and monitor control

Answer

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Tags: Risk Control, Risk Management, System Security
Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2016

MI – May 2016 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Information System Development and Security

Identify the correct meaning of the acronym HTML.

Question

With reference to the web, the meaning of the acronym HTML is:

A. Hypertext Markup Language
B. Hypertext Makeup Language
C. Hyperlast Markup Language
D. Hypertest Makeup Language
E. Hypertext Mark Language

Answer

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Tags: HTML, Markup Language, Web Development
Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2016

MI – May 2024 – L1 – SB – Q6a – Information Systems Development and Security

Enumerate examples of storage controls at the database level.

Question

a. Storage controls are controls put in place at the database level where data is stored.
You are required to enumerate FIVE examples of storage controls. (5 Marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2024

MI – May 2015 – L1 – SB – Q6 – Information System Development and Security

Explanation of key concepts related to information security and system controls.

Question

As a valuable resource of an organisation, information should be controlled, secured, and protected from unauthorized disclosure and destruction.
In the light of the above statement, you are required to explain briefly each of the following:

a. Information System Controls
b. Data Encryption
c. Biometric Identification Devices
d. Firewall

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2015

MI – May 2024 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Information Systems Development and Security

Identifies the type of software used for investigating a suspect’s personal computer.

Question

A software system that provides a variety of tools for investigating a suspect’s personal computer is called:

A. Forensic software
B. Cyber software
C. Cloud software
D. Crime software
E. Software toolkit

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2024

MI – May 2024 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Information Systems Development and Security

Identifies the technical term for illegal copying of software.

Question

The act of illegal copying of a set of instructions or programs is technically described as which of the following?

A. Virus attack
B. Piracy
C. Theft
D. Crime
E. Privacy infringement

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2024

MI – May 2024 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Information Systems Development and Security

Differentiates between IT general controls and another category of IT controls.

Question

IT controls are often described in TWO categories or types namely: IT general controls and which of the following controls?

A. System
B. Software
C. Hardware
D. Application
E. Program

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2024

MI – May 2024 – L1 – SA – Q17 – Information Systems Development and Security

Tests knowledge of procedures that ensure availability and continuity of IT resources.

Question

Availability and continuity of IT resources is dependent on backup and which of the following procedures?

A. Logical
B. Physical
C. Procurement
D. Recovery
E. System

Answer

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Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2024

MI – May 2024 – L1 – SA – Q16 – Information Systems Development and Security

Identifies an incorrect strategy for IT risk tolerance.

Question

Strategies of IT risk tolerance do NOT include which of the following?

A. Mitigation
B. Transference
C. Eradication
D. Elimination
E. Avoidance

Answer

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Level: Level 1