BECMCQ 4.2

Question 1

Hard ware technician

Answer 1

sets up and configures computers

Question 2

Network administrator

Answer 2

sets up and configure network so that multiple computer can share same data and information

Question 3

software developer

Answer 3

designs and or writes the systems or the program to collect process store transform and distribute the data

Question 4

Decision support system

Answer 4

are interactive system

Question 5

structured system

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is a system in which each program within a system is independent of other programes within the system. This enables programming teams to work independently on different programs within the same system

Question 6

the duties of system programmers and application programmers

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should never be combined. the skill sets and mind sets of system programmer and application programmer are almost completely different

Question 7

System programmers

Answer 7

they work with operating system and compilers. would be involved in the selection of software and would be responsible for maintaining system software, including operating systems, network software and data management system

Question 8

MIS

Answer 8

Transaction processing systems business information systems are both type of Mnagement information system

Question 9

A system analyst

Answer 9

A system analyst would take the role of learning purchased package and would have the job of integrating it into any existing software. a ysstem analyst will also train staff. system analyst also referred to system integrator

Question 10

Turnaround documents

Answer 10

machine readable companion documents such as remittance advice that goes with various bill payments are referred to as turnaround documents. These documents improve data efficiency

Question 11

IT project planning and monitoring

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is the responsibility of the committee or group charged with project controls

Question 12

Development of specification and acceptance

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is the responsibility of the committee or group charged with project controls

Question 13

Steering committee

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Has broad objectives that includes oversight of systems and developments and acquisition after an assessment of data processing needs also includes development of long range plans and application development and computer operations

Question 14

edit check

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is an application input control that validates data before the data is successfully implemented

Question 15

run total control

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output control. it is used to compare manual and computer generated batch totals

Question 16

custody of an entitys data

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data librarian

Question 17

system analyst

Answer 17

is the position that designs the overall application he should be separated from custody role. System analyst is responsible for designing systems, preparing specification of programmers, and serving intermediary between users and programmers. For internally developed systems the analyst design the overall application system but when the system is purchased the analyst become a system integrator that adapts system design to process.

Question 18

COBIT

Answer 18

COBIT identifies seven information criteria…
ICE RACE
Integrity,confidentiality, effeiceny, reliability availability compliancy and effectiveness

Question 19

Which of the seven district information criteria in cobit framework includes the information will be delivered in a correct consistant and useful manner

Answer 19

effectiveness

Question 20

integraity in cobit means

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accurate complete and valid

Question 21

availability means

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available now and in future

Question 22

reliablity

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information includes that criteria be appropriate to operate the entity

Question 23

efficiency

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low cot without compromising quality

Question 24

value delivery

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value delivery anticipates execution of IT value proposition throughout the delivery cycle such as that IT services consistently satisfy customer requirements.

Question 25

COBIT defines enterprise architecture for IT as a

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combination of IT resources and IT processes

Question 26

COBIT Framework

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Process and Organize-Direct the IT process
Acquire and implement-Deliver the IT solution
Delivery and support-Deliver the IT service
Monitor and evaluate- Ensure directions are followed

Question 27

Executive support system

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Executive support system provide senior executives with immediate and easy access to internal and external information to assist the executives in strategic issues such as non- routine decisions that may involve analysis of cyclical data, acquisitions and competitive behavior

Question 28

Decision support system

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Provide interactive support for managers during decision making. DSS are expert systems that are not specifically designed for the strategic decisions made by executives.

Question 29

Transaction processing system

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are systems that process and record routine daily transactions that are necessary to conduct business. They do not provide strategic level information support.

Question 30

audit logs are

Answer 30

deductive security controls.

Question 31

Governance security controls

Answer 31

Governance controls typically involve strategic and organizational controls to enhance security

Question 32

Corrective security controls

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represent security controls put in place to correct security weakness

Question 33

one of the effective measures to reduce incorrect transactions

Answer 33

Independent verification of transactions