UNISA  2024  INF1505-24-Y  Welcome to the module INF1505: An Introduction to Business Information Systems  Assessment 2

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Question 1

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The main function of Cyber Incident Response Capability (CIRC) is to _____.

a. provide information on security incidents 

b. provide level 1 security

c. restrict access controls to unauthorized personnel

d. create backdoors to bypass security protocols

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.5.5

The correct answer is:

provide information on security incidents

Question 2

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In data communication, _____ refers to integrating voice, video, and data so that multimedia information can be used for
decision making.

a. immersion

b. convergence 

c. integration

d. telepresence

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.6.9

The correct answer is:

convergence
Question 3

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Which federal law is intended to protect data collected from children?

a. HIPAA

b. GDPR

c. COPPA 

d. FACTA

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.4.3

The correct answer is:

COPPA

Question 4

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According to the 1980 revisions to the Copyright Act of 1976, _____.

a. the owner of a copyrighted program is allowed to make multiple copies or adaptations for use on other computers

b. both people and organizations can be held liable for unauthorized duplication and use of copyrighted programs 

c. copyright holders can perform a copyrighted work by means of digital audio transmission

d. copyright protection extends to original works of authorship in architectural fields

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.4.5

The correct answer is:

both people and organizations can be held liable for unauthorized duplication and use of copyrighted programs

Question 5

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In which architecture is the application logic usually on the client side?

a. middle-tier

b. data tier

c. two-tier 

d. session tier

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.6.6

The correct answer is:

two-tier
Question 6

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A _____ is a collection of binary digits, including message data and control characters for formatting and transmitting, sent
from computer to computer over a network.

a. packet 

b. bandwidth

c. protocol

d. topology

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.6.6

The correct answer is:

packet

Question 7

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A _____ is designed to handle data communication for multiple organizations in a city and sometimes nearby cities as well.

a. controller area network

b. metropolitan area network 

c. local area network

d. wide area network

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.6.4

The correct answer is:

metropolitan area network
Question 8

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The Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) proposed a model known as the _____ for evaluating information
security.

a. SWOT analysis

b. McCumber cube 

c. Bohr model

d. Six Sigma model

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.5.3

The correct answer is:

McCumber cube

Question 9

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Deepfakes  are fake videos or audio recordings that look and sound just like the real thing.

Section 4.1

The correct answer is: Deepfakes

Question 10

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Similar to phishing, _____ is directing Internet users to fraudulent Web sites with the intention of stealing their personal
information, such as Social Security numbers, passwords, bank account numbers, and credit card numbers.

a. cybersquatting

b. screening

c. sniffing

d. pharming 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.5.2

The correct answer is:

pharming
Question 11

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_____ is a high-speed carrier service that uses ordinary phone circuits to send and receive data.

a. Code division multiple access

b. An analog modem

c. A cable modem

d. Digital subscriber line 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.6.2

The correct answer is:

Digital subscriber line

Question 12

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Social engineering is an attack that takes advantage of the backdoors in security systems.

True 
False

The correct answer is 'False'.

Question 13

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A rootkit  is a series of software tools that enable an unauthorized user to gain access to a computer or
network system without being detected.

The correct answer is: rootkit

Question 14

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Protocols are devices that connect users to the Internet.

True

False 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.6.2

The correct answer is 'False'.

Question 15

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Identify a true statement about copyright laws.

a. They protect product identifying marks, such as logos.

b. They protect tangible material, such as books. 

c. They protect new processes.

d. They protect product names.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.4.5

The correct answer is:

They protect tangible material, such as books.

Question 16

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In the context of computer crimes and attacks, the difference between phishing and spear phishing is that:

a. spear phishing involves monitoring and recording keystrokes.

b. in spear phishing, hackers capture and record network traffic.

c. spear phishing involves collecting sensitive information via phone calls.

d. in spear phishing, the attack is targeted toward a specific person or a group. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.5.2

The correct answer is:

in spear phishing, the attack is targeted toward a specific person or a group.
Question 17

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In the context of e-commerce transaction security measures, authentication is a critical factor because it ensures that:

a. a system can easily be restored to operational status.

b. the person using a credit card number is the card’s legitimate owner. 

c. the accuracy of information resources within an organization is maintained.

d. a system quickly recovers in the event of a system failure or disaster.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.5.5

The correct answer is:

the person using a credit card number is the card’s legitimate owner.

Question 18

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Unlike the other disadvantages of wireless, throughput is expected to become a bigger problem in the future.

True 

False

The correct answer is 'True'.

Question 19

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_____ is one of the most popular password managers.

a. CounterSpy

b. Dashlane 

c. FilePro

d. STOPzilla

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.5.5

The correct answer is:

Dashlane
Question 20

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Which is a potential benefit of telecommuting?

a. It increases the interaction with coworkers.

b. It separates work and home life.

c. It increases productivity. 

d. It regulates work routine.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.4.6

The correct answer is:

It increases productivity.

Question 21

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Which of the following is true of the 3G network?

a. Has less advanced network capacity than 2G 

b. Features a wider range of services than 2G

c. Is unable to accommodate streaming video

d. Requires a nearby Wi-Fi network

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.6.9

The correct answer is:

Features a wider range of services than 2G

Question 22

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__________ are the top three countries for generating spam.

a. China, South Africa, and Germany

b. The United States, China, and Russia 

c. Nigeria, the Ukraine, and Mexico

d. Iceland, Chile, and India

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.4.3

The correct answer is:

The United States, China, and Russia
Question 23

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In the context of information privacy, which of the following is true of spam?

a. It is sent in bulk using automated mailing software. 

b. It can only be used to provide access to legitimate e-mails.

c. It can only be send to a small number of people.

d. It is solicited e-mail sent for business purposes.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.4.1

The correct answer is:

It is sent in bulk using automated mailing software.

Question 24

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Using _____ is a way to solve health issues related to computer equipment.

a. wired keyboards

b. a high speed Internet

c. correct lighting

d. a high capacity RAM 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.4.6

The correct answer is:

correct lighting

Question 25

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_____ is a legal umbrella covering protections that involve copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents for “creations of
the mind” developed by people or businesses.

a. An identity log file

b. Information policy

c. A virtual organization

d. Intellectual property

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.4.5

The correct answer is:

Intellectual property