Question 1

Differentiate between a hot site and a cold site.

Accepted Answer

An organization must create backups for

Question 2

Designing system components is the first step in the SDLC process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A public key is used for decoding messages in asymmetric encryption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Phishing is a social engineering technique for obtaining unauthorized data via e-mail pretexting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A test plan is an informal description of how an information system's components should be tested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Briefly explain the modeling activity of BPM.

Accepted Answer

During the modeling activity of BPM, bus

Question 7

Account administration and systems procedures are examples of ________ safeguards.

Accepted Answer

A)  data 
B)  hardware 
C)  human 
D)  software 
A)  data 
B)  hardware 
C)  human 
D)  software

Question 8

________ are viruses that masquerade as useful programs or files.

Accepted Answer

A)  Spyware programs 
B)  Worms 
C)  Spoofs 
D)  Trojan horses 
A)  Spyware programs 
B)  Worms 
C)  Spoofs 
D)  Trojan horses

Question 9

Which of the following is a disadvantage of building information systems before business processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some aspects of business processes are unlikely to be considered when the system is constructed first. 
B)  System requirements cannot be collected if systems are developed before business processes. 
C)  Organizations will lose focus on building hardware and software if information systems are built first. 
D)  Organizations will lose focus on data procedures and training if information systems are developed first. 
A)  Some aspects of business processes are unlikely to be considered when the system is constructed first. 
B)  System requirements cannot be collected if systems are developed before business processes. 
C)  Organizations will lose focus on building hardware and software if information systems are built first. 
D)  Organizations will lose focus on data procedures and training if information systems are developed first.

Question 10

BPM is a recurring process for systematically monitoring, modeling, creating, and implementing business processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ refers to social engineering in which someone deceives by pretending to be someone else.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pretexting 
B)  Spyware 
C)  Sniffing 
D)  Denial-of-service 
A)  Pretexting 
B)  Spyware 
C)  Sniffing 
D)  Denial-of-service

Question 12

What is the difference between pilot installation and phased installation?

Accepted Answer

With pilot installation, the organizatio

Question 13

Briefly describe management's role in information systems security.

Accepted Answer

Management has a crucial role in informa

Question 14

A(n)________ is a computer program that is surreptitiously installed and that takes actions unknown and uncontrolled by the computer's owner or administrator.

Accepted Answer

A)  firewall 
B)  bot 
C)  spoof 
D)  escrow 
A)  firewall 
B)  bot 
C)  spoof 
D)  escrow

Question 15

What are the major sources of security vulnerabilities?

Accepted Answer

A security vulnerability is a potential

Question 16

Dorex Manufacturing builds an ERP system to streamline its business activities. After being tested, the company implements the system only in the procurement department. This is an example of ________ installation.

Accepted Answer

A)  parallel 
B)  phased 
C)  pilot 
D)  plunge 
A)  parallel 
B)  phased 
C)  pilot 
D)  plunge

Question 17

A firewall is a computing device that prevents unauthorized network access.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A ________ is a computing device or a program that prevents unauthorized network access.

Accepted Answer

A)  firewall 
B)  payload 
C)  bot 
D)  hot site 
A)  firewall 
B)  payload 
C)  bot 
D)  hot site

Question 19

The work done during the maintenance activity of the SDLC process is either to fix the system or to adapt it to changes in requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Worms are viruses that masquerade as useful programs or files.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Differentiate between a hot site and a cold site.

Designing system components is the first step in the SDLC process.

A public key is used for decoding messages in asymmetric encryption.

Phishing is a social engineering technique for obtaining unauthorized data via e-mail pretexting.

A test plan is an informal description of how an information system's components should be tested.

Briefly explain the modeling activity of BPM.

Account administration and systems procedures are examples of ________ safeguards.

________ are viruses that masquerade as useful programs or files.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of building information systems before business processes?

BPM is a recurring process for systematically monitoring, modeling, creating, and implementing business processes.

________ refers to social engineering in which someone deceives by pretending to be someone else.

What is the difference between pilot installation and phased installation?

Briefly describe management's role in information systems security.

A(n)________ is a computer program that is surreptitiously installed and that takes actions unknown and uncontrolled by the computer's owner or administrator.

What are the major sources of security vulnerabilities?

Dorex Manufacturing builds an ERP system to streamline its business activities. After being tested, the company implements the system only in the procurement department. This is an example of ________ installation.

A firewall is a computing device that prevents unauthorized network access.

A ________ is a computing device or a program that prevents unauthorized network access.

The work done during the maintenance activity of the SDLC process is either to fix the system or to adapt it to changes in requirements.

Worms are viruses that masquerade as useful programs or files.

Introduction to MIS

Business Processes, Information Systems, and Information

Hardware, Software, and Networks

Database Processing

Using IS to Improve Processes

Supporting Processes with ERP Systems

Supporting the Procurement Process with SAP

Supporting the Sales Process with SAP

Collaboration Processes and Information Systems

The Impact of Web 2.0 and Social Media on Business Processes

Business Intelligence

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Exam 12: MIS Management Processes: Process Management, Systems Development, and Security

Differentiate between a hot site and a cold site.

Designing system components is the first step in the SDLC process.

A public key is used for decoding messages in asymmetric encryption.

Phishing is a social engineering technique for obtaining unauthorized data via e-mail pretexting.

A test plan is an informal description of how an information system's components should be tested.

Briefly explain the modeling activity of BPM.

Account administration and systems procedures are examples of ________ safeguards.

________ are viruses that masquerade as useful programs or files.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of building information systems before business processes?

BPM is a recurring process for systematically monitoring, modeling, creating, and implementing business processes.

________ refers to social engineering in which someone deceives by pretending to be someone else.

What is the difference between pilot installation and phased installation?

Briefly describe management's role in information systems security.

A(n)________ is a computer program that is surreptitiously installed and that takes actions unknown and uncontrolled by the computer's owner or administrator.

What are the major sources of security vulnerabilities?

Dorex Manufacturing builds an ERP system to streamline its business activities. After being tested, the company implements the system only in the procurement department. This is an example of ________ installation.

A firewall is a computing device that prevents unauthorized network access.

A ________ is a computing device or a program that prevents unauthorized network access.

The work done during the maintenance activity of the SDLC process is either to fix the system or to adapt it to changes in requirements.

Worms are viruses that masquerade as useful programs or files.

Introduction to MIS

Business Processes, Information Systems, and Information

Hardware, Software, and Networks

Database Processing

Using IS to Improve Processes

Supporting Processes with ERP Systems

Supporting the Procurement Process with SAP

Supporting the Sales Process with SAP

Collaboration Processes and Information Systems

The Impact of Web 2.0 and Social Media on Business Processes

Business Intelligence

Filters