Module 1.6 - Dark side of computing

Question 1

Information accuracy

Answer 1

• Poor training- If worker is not trained to use the system there is higher chance of mistakes and istrusting the system
• Poor procedures- If procedures that capture data are faulty it will lead to mistrust in the system/programme
• Bad programming- If there are many logic errors then the system/programme will be difficult to use and cause mistrust

Question 2

Consequences to inaccurate information

Answer 2

• Break in user trust - If the system of the computer is also problematic the user will avoid using it because they do not trust it
• Delayed/incorrect decision making- People rely on computers to process data for decision making, if the processing is faulty then the decision will be incorrect or delayed

Question 3

Data protection

Answer 3

• Control access to physical data- Not giving people access to folders and files in your office or drawers
• Control access to computers- Lock and restrict access to computers in rooms, disable the screen when you leave the device, restrict ability to connect wirelessly, make access require a login
• Limit portable storage- Avoid using physical storage like flashdrives or CD as they are easily lost, stolen, and damaged

Question 4

Crimes

Answer 4

• Social engineering- Using deception into manipulating or tricking people into giving up personal details
• Computer misuse- Any point where computer resources are used outside the authorisation of the owner or without permission
• Invasion of privacy- abusing someones privacy

Question 5

Malware consequences

Answer 5

• Financial cost- Indirect cost to malware is the money spent on software to prevent it
• Direct cost is Ransomeware- You have to pay the hacker a ransom fee to have your data accessible again
• Productivity loss- Lots of time is spent trying to fix the infection, if it’s ransomeware the data can be permanently encrypted and lost forever
• Personal implications- Distrust, paranoia, inconvinience