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Info magt Final Flashcards

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LAN- Local Area Network

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  • Span area of up to a half mile

- Usually all computers in one building

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MAN- Metropolitan Area network

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Spans medium size geographic areas like a city

common use includes college campus or corporate facility

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WAN- Wide network area

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spans large geographic areas like some cities, state, countries, could have global reach

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ISP- Internet Service provider

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A commercial organization with a permanent connection to the internet
ISPs sell temporary connection to retail subscribers

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Switch- 50 ports

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connects all devices together on a computer network

forwards data only to computer requesting the information

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Modem

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converts data signals from digital, a discrete, a binary wave forma to analog and from analog back to digital

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NOS- Network operating system

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Software that usually resides in the server but could also co-exist with client software in same computer

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protocol

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set of rules and procedures governing transmission of information between points in a network

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Transmission control protocol/ internet protocol (Tcp/IP)

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Universal standard allowing companies to buy best of brand components alleviating concern for compatibility

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Packet switching

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A method of slicing a message into panels called packets, creates standard size making the most efficient use of network paths

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Domain names

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are used a pseudonyms for numbered address

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domain name system

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coverts domain name to the numerical representation when presented to the internet network
a domain name is usually a network LAN connected to the internet

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Malware meaning

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Malicious software

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virus

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Rough software that attaches itself to data files, email, or programs to be executed by some unknown event without user knowledge

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Worms

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Programs that copy themselves from one computer to other computers over the network

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Phishing

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Requesting confident information from users via face web sites or emails that look like they come from legitimate organization

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sniffing

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A type of eavesdropping program that monitors information traveling over a network communication line, very difficult to detect. When used legitimately they help identify network problems

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click fraud

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Repeatedly clicking on the online adds of competitors to drive up advertising cost.

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Gramm-Leach-Biles Act

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Financial modernization act, requires financial institutions to ensure the security and confidentiality of consumer data.

20
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Data security

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Monitor for unauthorized access changes and destruction of data

21
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MIS Audit

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Examine the firm’s overall security environment and controls governing individual information system

22
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Token

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Small device that displays a member (passcode) to be used when logging into a system. The number changes every x seconds and is synchronized with the computer system. should be used in conjunction with a password

23
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Biometrics

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system that reads and interprets human traits such as finger prints, irises, voice, retinal images to provide identification

24
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fire walls

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prevents unauthorized communication into and out of the network

25
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Antivirus. antispyware software

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effective only against malware already known. Hence, updates are required

26
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Gantt Chart

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Visual representation of timing and duration of tasks, not relationship between task.

27
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PERT Chart (program evaluation and review technique)

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Graphically depicts tasks, their sequence and interrelationships

28
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A device that acts as a connection point between computers and can filter and forward data to specified destination

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Switch

29
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The method of slicing digital messages into parcels, transmitting them along different communication paths, and reassembling them at their destination is called

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Packet switching

30
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Which signal type represented by a continues form

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Analog

31
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Which protocol is the internet based on

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TCP/ IP

32
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In telecommunications network architecture, a protocol is

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a standard set of riles and procedures for control of communications in a network

33
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A network that covers entire geographical region is most commonly referred to as an

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wide area network

34
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(T/F)

Telephone networks are fundamentally different from computer networks

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True

35
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(T/F)

Computer worms spread much moe rapidly than computer viruses

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True

36
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(T/F)
An NOS (network operating system) must reside on a dedicated server computer in order to manage a network
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False

37
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(T/F)

The Domain name system (DNS) converts IP addresses to domain names

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False

38
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(T/F)
The larger the system project, the more risk in terms of being completed on time, within budget, and according to project requirments

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True

39
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(T/F)

A gantt chart graphically depicts project tasks and their interrelationships

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False

40
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(T/F)

Unauthorized access is a security challenge that is most likely to occur in a network at the point of client computers

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True

41
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Sniffing is a security challenge that is most likely to occur in which point of a network

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Communication lines

42
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A fire wall allows the organization to

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Prevent unauthorized communication both into and out of the network

43
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The ______ consist of analyst, specialist from relevant end-user business areas, application programmers, and perhaps database specialists

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Project team

44
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The worth of systems from financial perspective essentially revolves around the issue of

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Return on invested capital

45
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Change management is a process that

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should be addressed before the project is developed

46
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An independent computer program that copies itself from one computer to another over a network is called a

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Worm

47
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The Gramm-Leach-Bliley act

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Requires financial institutions to ensure the security of consumer data.

Management info systems (4 decks)

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