IT

Question 1

what are the inputs to the initiation phase (2)?

Answer 1

User req.

User cons.

Question 2

what are the outputs from the initiation phase(2)

Answer 2

success criteria

feasibility decision

Question 3

outputs from the planning phase(4)

Answer 3

Project targets (SMART)
Project steps
risk and mitigation
test plan

Question 4

outputs from the execution phase

Answer 4

finished product

test results

Question 5

outputs from the evaluation phase

Answer 5

deliverable product

user documentation

Question 6

3 types of IT system testing

Answer 6

iterative.
final.
Normal, extreme and destructive

Question 7

(4)draw backs of plf

Answer 7

requires managements skill
bureaucratic
time to put in place
need effective communication

Question 8

3 planning tools that are data based

Answer 8

gantt
pert/critical path
charts and graphs

Question 9

3 image based planning tool

Answer 9

visualisation
mind map
chart, graph

Question 10

What is a SWOT analysis

Answer 10

-Our strengths and weaknesses
-Competitors opportunities and threats.
Identity’s risks and responses

Question 11

how do we turn data into information

Answer 11

we give it structure, context and meaning

Question 12

what software can be used to process data

Answer 12

Database

spreadsheet

Question 13

features of a database(6)

Answer 13

tables for each focus
queries
forms
reports
switchboard
validation and input masks

Question 14

features of a spreadsheet(4)

Answer 14

functions(e.g. sum, max, min)
formula
charts and graphs
“what if analysis”

Question 15

primary methods of data collection(6)

Answer 15

questionnaire
observation
interview
loyalty schemes
email requests
consumer panels

Question 16

secondary methods of data collection(4)

Answer 16

internet
books
magazines
government data sets

Question 17

IT based methods of data collection

3

Answer 17

sensors
online questionnaires
cctv

Question 18

big data

Answer 18

data collected on national/international scale

Question 19

how can big data be used(3)

Answer 19

spot trends and patterns
identify solutions
spot emerging issues

Question 20

hazard of big data

Answer 20

tend to be national and ignore local variation

Question 21

ways we can judge data collection methods(5)

Answer 21

reliability
bias
cost
two way style possible
primary/secondary

Question 22

benefits of an it network

Answer 22

share data and devices as well as cooperation

Question 23

data types.(10)

Answer 23

text
alphanumeric
integer
currency
percentage
decimal
date/time
limited choice
object
boolean

Question 24

why set data types before collecting them

Answer 24

validate user inputs

Question 25

why does data need to be stored (4)

Answer 25

has to be like that before processing
portability
backup
devices dont have limitless storage

Question 26

4 portable storage media

Answer 26

p hard drive
external hard drive
memory stick
cloud

Question 27

benefits of cloud storage

Answer 27

limitless
secure
accessible from any device
dont need local storage

Question 28

ways we can back up data

Answer 28

full

incremental

Question 29

validation

Answer 29

preventing data entry error

Question 30

ways of validation(4)

Answer 30

presence check
length
input mask
look up list

Question 31

verification

Answer 31

checking data is accurate

Question 32

how to verify data(3)

Answer 32

physical checks
two step V
double entry

Question 33

data destruction(name methods)

Answer 33

overwriting
magnetic wipe(degaussing)
physical destruction

Question 34

what can security attacks do to data(4)

Answer 34

destruction
theft
modification
denial

Question 35

types of security threats(5)

Answer 35

malware
social ENG
DDoS
Hacking
Botnet

Question 36

types of malware(7)

Answer 36

Adware
Bot-takes control of system
bug-caused by human error
ransomware-takes files/syst. hostage
spyware-tracks user activity
trojan-disguised attempt to take control of system
Virus-breaks files/syst.

Question 37

social engineering types(6)

Answer 37

phishing-fake links
pretexting-criminal asks for ID info
baiting-offering tempting links
Quid pro quo-baiting with promise
shoulder surfing
Tailgating

Question 38

logical ways of securing It network(6)

Answer 38

control access
AV and firewalls
control usr acces levels to resources
encryption
timed access
back up

Question 39

physical ways of securing it network(4)

Answer 39

locked facilities
security staff
entry pass cards and ID cards
CCTV

Question 40

name biometric mthods

Answer 40

eyes.
voice
fingerprint
facial recognition

Question 41

what can data attacks disrupt?

Answer 41

system
operations
communication

Question 42

what can data attacks disrupt the safety of?(4)

Answer 42

customers
premise and equipment
staff
general public

Question 43

what can be lost from data attacks?(3)

Answer 43

data and information
reputation
income

Question 44

IT systems vulnerabilities(3)

Answer 44

Physical damage
system being out of data or system dont work
environmental damage

Question 45

laws affecting IT users (7)

Answer 45

Copyright
GDPR
misuse of computers
health and safety
defamation
freedom of information
WEEE- disposal of it

Question 46

features of GDPR(5)

Answer 46

Only store needed data
can not store forever
must get subjects permission
can not share with others
must be up to date

Question 47

how can we present data (6)

Answer 47

report
presentation
graphs and charts
integrated documents
end user documents
Tables

Question 48

methods of information distribution(6)

Answer 48

messaging services
websites
Video or voice calls
Multimedia
cloud based IT
Mobile apps