Question 1

A(n) _____ can prevent an unauthorized person from booting a computer by using a CD-ROM or USB device.

Accepted Answer

A)  boot-level password 
B)  application-level password 
C)  BIOS-level password 
D)  power-on password 
A)  boot-level password 
B)  application-level password 
C)  BIOS-level password 
D)  power-on password

Question 2

_____ costs include expenses for items such as supplies, equipment rental, and software leases.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Operational 
B)  Corrective 
C)  Maintenance 
D)  Adaptive 
A)  Operational 
B)  Corrective 
C)  Maintenance 
D)  Adaptive

Question 3

As enterprise-wide information systems grow more complex, configuration management becomes trivial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The first step in managing IT security is to develop a _____ based on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.​

Accepted Answer

A)  security policy 
B)  risk policy 
C)  threat report 
D)  concealment report 
A)  security policy 
B)  risk policy 
C)  threat report 
D)  concealment report

Question 5

Matching
​Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions.
-Combination of hardware and software that allows computers to interact with a network

Accepted Answer

A) ​Private key encryption 
B) ​Public key encryption 
C) ​Network interface 
D) ​Asset 
E) ​Mitigation
F)​Transference
G)Attack
H)​Security
I)​Keystroke logger
J)Software reengineering 
A) ​Private key encryption 
B) ​Public key encryption 
C) ​Network interface 
D) ​Asset 
E) ​Mitigation
F)​Transference
G)Attack
H)​Security
I)​Keystroke logger
J)Software reengineering

Question 6

Wrapping refers to the practice of storing backup media away from the main business location, in order to mitigate the risk of a catastrophic disaster, such as a flood, fire, or earthquake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When a new version of a system is installed, the prior release is _____, or stored.​

Accepted Answer

A)  archived 
B)  deleted 
C)  discontinued 
D)  reinstalled 
A)  archived 
B)  deleted 
C)  discontinued 
D)  reinstalled

Question 8

As another one of his responsibilities, George captures information from clients about attacks they have borne and from their description, he identifies the kind of attack they have experienced.​
-Another of George's clients describes a situation in which a caller to their service desk pretended to be a legitimate user and requested that his password to his company account be changed. How does George categorize this incident?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social engineering 
B)  Mail bombing 
C)  Spoofing 
D)  Privilege escalation 
A)  Social engineering 
B)  Mail bombing 
C)  Spoofing 
D)  Privilege escalation

Question 9

-As shown in the accompanying figure, near the end of a system's useful life, _____ when it becomes clear that a company plans to replace the system.​

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptive, corrective, and perfective maintenance expenses all increase rapidly 
B)  perfective maintenance expenses increase rapidly, but adaptive and corrective maintenance typically decrease 
C)  adaptive and corrective maintenance expenses increase rapidly, but perfective maintenance typically decreases 
D)  adaptive, corrective, and perfective maintenance expenses all decrease rapidly 
A)  adaptive, corrective, and perfective maintenance expenses all increase rapidly 
B)  perfective maintenance expenses increase rapidly, but adaptive and corrective maintenance typically decrease 
C)  adaptive and corrective maintenance expenses increase rapidly, but perfective maintenance typically decreases 
D)  adaptive, corrective, and perfective maintenance expenses all decrease rapidly

Question 10

To measure system performance, companies use _____, which uses a set of standard tests on one system to compare its performance and capacity to that of other systems.​

Accepted Answer

A)  metric analysis 
B)  ​benchmark testing 
C)  threat analysis 
D)  allocation testing 
A)  metric analysis 
B)  ​benchmark testing 
C)  threat analysis 
D)  allocation testing

Question 11

In addition to benchmark testing, performance measurements, called _____, can monitor the number of transactions processed in a given time period, the number of records accessed, and the volume of online data.​

Accepted Answer

A)  metrics 
B)  wireframes 
C)  viewports 
D)  baselines 
A)  metrics 
B)  wireframes 
C)  viewports 
D)  baselines

Question 12

A _____ is a formal reference point that measures system characteristics at a specific time.​

Accepted Answer

A)  feature line 
B)  baseline 
C)  product point 
D)  viewport 
A)  feature line 
B)  baseline 
C)  product point 
D)  viewport

Question 13

As another one of his responsibilities, George captures information from clients about attacks they have borne and from their description, he identifies the kind of attack they have experienced.​
-One of George's clients reports that the traffic on their network is being intercepted and scanned for valuable information. How does George categorize this incident?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spoofing 
B)  Man in the middle 
C)  Dumpster diving 
D)  Sniffing 
A)  Spoofing 
B)  Man in the middle 
C)  Dumpster diving 
D)  Sniffing

Question 14

_____ analyzes an organization's assets, threats, and vulnerabilities.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk uncertainty 
B)  Risk diversification 
C)  Risk identification 
D)  Risk control 
A)  Risk uncertainty 
B)  Risk diversification 
C)  Risk identification 
D)  Risk control

Question 15

Matching
​Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions.
-Hostile act that targets systems or a company itself

Accepted Answer

A) ​Private key encryption 
B) ​Public key encryption 
C) ​Network interface 
D) ​Asset 
E) ​Mitigation
F)​Transference
G)Attack
H)​Security
I)​Keystroke logger
J)Software reengineering 
A) ​Private key encryption 
B) ​Public key encryption 
C) ​Network interface 
D) ​Asset 
E) ​Mitigation
F)​Transference
G)Attack
H)​Security
I)​Keystroke logger
J)Software reengineering

Question 16

In maintenance management, _____ involves studying the parts of a system to understand the overall system.

Accepted Answer

A)  synthesis 
B)  adoption 
C)  fusion 
D)  elucidation 
A)  synthesis 
B)  adoption 
C)  fusion 
D)  elucidation

Question 17

_____, a risk control strategy, eliminates risks by adding protective safeguards.

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidance 
B)  Acceptance 
C)  Conveyance 
D)  Transference 
A)  Avoidance 
B)  Acceptance 
C)  Conveyance 
D)  Transference

Question 18

If significant changes take place in an existing system or if a new version is released, the IT department might develop a _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  user training package 
B)  user presence software 
C)  maintenance module 
D)  utility index 
A)  user training package 
B)  user presence software 
C)  maintenance module 
D)  utility index

Question 19

_____ is a process for controlling changes in system requirements during software development.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Data management 
B)  Disk management 
C)  Configuration management 
D)  Email management 
A)  Data management 
B)  Disk management 
C)  Configuration management 
D)  Email management

Question 20

The systems support and _____ phase begins when a system becomes operational and continues until the system reaches the end of its useful life.​

Accepted Answer

A)  implementation 
B)  verification 
C)  security 
D)  testing 
A)  implementation 
B)  verification 
C)  security 
D)  testing

A(n) _____ can prevent an unauthorized person from booting a computer by using a CD-ROM or USB device.

_____ costs include expenses for items such as supplies, equipment rental, and software leases.

As enterprise-wide information systems grow more complex, configuration management becomes trivial.

The first step in managing IT security is to develop a _____ based on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -Combination of hardware and software that allows computers to interact with a network

Wrapping refers to the practice of storing backup media away from the main business location, in order to mitigate the risk of a catastrophic disaster, such as a flood, fire, or earthquake.

When a new version of a system is installed, the prior release is _____, or stored.

-As shown in the accompanying figure, near the end of a system's useful life, _____ when it becomes clear that a company plans to replace the system.

To measure system performance, companies use _____, which uses a set of standard tests on one system to compare its performance and capacity to that of other systems.

In addition to benchmark testing, performance measurements, called _____, can monitor the number of transactions processed in a given time period, the number of records accessed, and the volume of online data.

A _____ is a formal reference point that measures system characteristics at a specific time.

_____ analyzes an organization's assets, threats, and vulnerabilities.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -Hostile act that targets systems or a company itself

In maintenance management, _____ involves studying the parts of a system to understand the overall system.

_____, a risk control strategy, eliminates risks by adding protective safeguards.

If significant changes take place in an existing system or if a new version is released, the IT department might develop a _____.

_____ is a process for controlling changes in system requirements during software development.

The systems support and _____ phase begins when a system becomes operational and continues until the system reaches the end of its useful life.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Appendix-The Systems Analyst’s Toolkit

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters

Exam 12: Managing Systems Support and Security

A(n) _____ can prevent an unauthorized person from booting a computer by using a CD-ROM or USB device.

_____ costs include expenses for items such as supplies, equipment rental, and software leases.​

As enterprise-wide information systems grow more complex, configuration management becomes trivial.

The first step in managing IT security is to develop a _____ based on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.​

Matching ​Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -Combination of hardware and software that allows computers to interact with a network

Wrapping refers to the practice of storing backup media away from the main business location, in order to mitigate the risk of a catastrophic disaster, such as a flood, fire, or earthquake.

When a new version of a system is installed, the prior release is _____, or stored.​

-As shown in the accompanying figure, near the end of a system's useful life, _____ when it becomes clear that a company plans to replace the system.​

To measure system performance, companies use _____, which uses a set of standard tests on one system to compare its performance and capacity to that of other systems.​

In addition to benchmark testing, performance measurements, called _____, can monitor the number of transactions processed in a given time period, the number of records accessed, and the volume of online data.​

A _____ is a formal reference point that measures system characteristics at a specific time.​

_____ analyzes an organization's assets, threats, and vulnerabilities.​

Matching ​Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -Hostile act that targets systems or a company itself

In maintenance management, _____ involves studying the parts of a system to understand the overall system.

_____, a risk control strategy, eliminates risks by adding protective safeguards.

If significant changes take place in an existing system or if a new version is released, the IT department might develop a _____.​

_____ is a process for controlling changes in system requirements during software development.​

The systems support and _____ phase begins when a system becomes operational and continues until the system reaches the end of its useful life.​

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Appendix-The Systems Analyst’s Toolkit

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters

_____ costs include expenses for items such as supplies, equipment rental, and software leases.

The first step in managing IT security is to develop a _____ based on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -Combination of hardware and software that allows computers to interact with a network

When a new version of a system is installed, the prior release is _____, or stored.

-As shown in the accompanying figure, near the end of a system's useful life, _____ when it becomes clear that a company plans to replace the system.

To measure system performance, companies use _____, which uses a set of standard tests on one system to compare its performance and capacity to that of other systems.

In addition to benchmark testing, performance measurements, called _____, can monitor the number of transactions processed in a given time period, the number of records accessed, and the volume of online data.

A _____ is a formal reference point that measures system characteristics at a specific time.

_____ analyzes an organization's assets, threats, and vulnerabilities.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -Hostile act that targets systems or a company itself

If significant changes take place in an existing system or if a new version is released, the IT department might develop a _____.

_____ is a process for controlling changes in system requirements during software development.

The systems support and _____ phase begins when a system becomes operational and continues until the system reaches the end of its useful life.