Systems Controls & Security Measures Flashcards

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What is an example of a single point of failure?

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a firm using only a single password for all logins and all users –> this creates a single point of failure when this password is lost/forgotten

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Public key, primary key and authentication key are examples of what?

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encryption techniques

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3
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List the steps taken in a disaster recovery plan

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  1. Assess risks in terms of facing disaster
  2. ID critical components: files, programs & apps
  3. Determine which recovery method to use
  4. Test recovery methods
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4
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TRUE/FALSE: Hot site is a firm’s replication of its data center

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TRUE

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5
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A ____ ____ contains firm’s infrastructure to supports its data processing needs but not the hardware

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COLD site

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In terms of downtimes for data processing, list the sites from shortest to longest

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Hot site < warm < cold

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7
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When is a good situation to use compatibility check?

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when a user is making online transactions

  • this method cross references user id, user profile and security profile
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Define input function

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system function that puts controls to verify the data being inputted accurately and authentically

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Define output function

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system function that puts controls to limit data to authorized users; ensures output mirrors input

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Define storage function

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system function that puts controls to prevent data from being altered, lost, or accessed by unauthorized users

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Processing function does what?

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puts controls in place to prevent deterioriation, loss or alteration while data is being inputted

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Compatability check

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verifies if a user is authorized to make online transactions

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