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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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Tags: Data Input, Information Technology, Optical Character Recognition
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)

Answer

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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 2014 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Information System Development and Security

This question asks about the technique where many processors are used to achieve data processing.

Question

What is the processing technique by which many processors are used to accomplish data processing?

A. Multiple processing
B. Multi-processing
C. Multiple processors
D. Multi-programming
E. Multiple programming

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2014

MI – May 2022 – L1 – SB – Q5d – Information System Development and Security

Identify and explain four layers of the OSI model.

Question

Identify and explain FOUR layers of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) Model.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2022

MI – May 2022 – L1 – SB – Q5b – Information System Development and Security

List five areas of application for expert systems.

Question

List FIVE areas of application of expert systems.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2022

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

Define an expert system.

Question

What is an Expert System?

Answer

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Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2022

MI – May 2022 – L1 – SB – Q4b – Information System Development and Security

Define computer forensics and explain four types of forensic investigations.

Question

What is computer forensics? Explain FOUR types of forensic investigations.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2022

MI – May 2022 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Information System Development and Security

Identifying a packet of information exchanged between a browser and a web server.

Question

A packet of information that travels between browser and web server is known as:

A. Malware
B. Adware
C. Spyware
D. Cookie
E. Virus

Answer

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Tags: Cookies, Data Transmission, Internet
Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2022

MI – May 2022 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Information System Development and Security

Identifying the OSI model layer where TCP/IP belongs.

Question

In the Open System Interconnection (OSI) Model, TCP/IP belongs to which layer?

A. Data Link layer
B. Network layer
C. Transport layer
D. Session layer
E. Presentation layer

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2022

MI – May 2022 – L1 – SA – Q16 – Information System Development and Security

Identifying the correct protocol for sending emails.

Question

Which of the following protocols is used to send e-mail?

A. FTP
B. HTTP
C. POP3
D. SMTP
E. TCP

Answer

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Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2022

MI – May 2022 – L1 – SA – Q14 – Information System Development and Security

Classifying Trojan as a type of malware.

Question

In computing, Trojan is an example of:

A. Malware
B. Ransomware
C. Spyware
D. Worm
E. Anti-virus

Answer

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Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: MAY 2022

MI – Nov 2022 – L1 – SB – Q5b – Information System Development and Security

Identification of physical security measures in an Information System environment

Question

Enumerate FIVE physical security measures in an Information System environment.

Answer

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Series: NOV 2022

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MI – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Information System Development and Security

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Identifying the correct protocol for sending emails.

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Classifying Trojan as a type of malware.

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