Info magt Final

Question 1

LAN- Local Area Network

Answer 1

• Span area of up to a half mile

- Usually all computers in one building

Question 2

MAN- Metropolitan Area network

Answer 2

Spans medium size geographic areas like a city

common use includes college campus or corporate facility

Question 3

WAN- Wide network area

Answer 3

spans large geographic areas like some cities, state, countries, could have global reach

Question 4

ISP- Internet Service provider

Answer 4

A commercial organization with a permanent connection to the internet
ISPs sell temporary connection to retail subscribers

Question 5

Switch- 50 ports

Answer 5

connects all devices together on a computer network

forwards data only to computer requesting the information

Question 6

Modem

Answer 6

converts data signals from digital, a discrete, a binary wave forma to analog and from analog back to digital

Question 7

NOS- Network operating system

Answer 7

Software that usually resides in the server but could also co-exist with client software in same computer

Question 8

protocol

Answer 8

set of rules and procedures governing transmission of information between points in a network

Question 9

Transmission control protocol/ internet protocol (Tcp/IP)

Answer 9

Universal standard allowing companies to buy best of brand components alleviating concern for compatibility

Question 10

Packet switching

Answer 10

A method of slicing a message into panels called packets, creates standard size making the most efficient use of network paths

Question 11

Domain names

Answer 11

are used a pseudonyms for numbered address

Question 12

domain name system

Answer 12

coverts domain name to the numerical representation when presented to the internet network
a domain name is usually a network LAN connected to the internet

Question 13

Malware meaning

Answer 13

Malicious software

Question 14

virus

Answer 14

Rough software that attaches itself to data files, email, or programs to be executed by some unknown event without user knowledge

Question 15

Worms

Answer 15

Programs that copy themselves from one computer to other computers over the network

Question 16

Phishing

Answer 16

Requesting confident information from users via face web sites or emails that look like they come from legitimate organization

Question 17

sniffing

Answer 17

A type of eavesdropping program that monitors information traveling over a network communication line, very difficult to detect. When used legitimately they help identify network problems

Question 18

click fraud

Answer 18

Repeatedly clicking on the online adds of competitors to drive up advertising cost.

Question 19

Gramm-Leach-Biles Act

Answer 19

Financial modernization act, requires financial institutions to ensure the security and confidentiality of consumer data.

Question 20

Data security

Answer 20

Monitor for unauthorized access changes and destruction of data

Question 21

MIS Audit

Answer 21

Examine the firm’s overall security environment and controls governing individual information system

Question 22

Token

Answer 22

Small device that displays a member (passcode) to be used when logging into a system. The number changes every x seconds and is synchronized with the computer system. should be used in conjunction with a password

Question 23

Biometrics

Answer 23

system that reads and interprets human traits such as finger prints, irises, voice, retinal images to provide identification

Question 24

fire walls

Answer 24

prevents unauthorized communication into and out of the network

Question 25

Antivirus. antispyware software

Answer 25

effective only against malware already known. Hence, updates are required

Question 26

Gantt Chart

Answer 26

Visual representation of timing and duration of tasks, not relationship between task.

Question 27

PERT Chart (program evaluation and review technique)

Answer 27

Graphically depicts tasks, their sequence and interrelationships

Question 28

A device that acts as a connection point between computers and can filter and forward data to specified destination

Answer 28

Switch

Question 29

The method of slicing digital messages into parcels, transmitting them along different communication paths, and reassembling them at their destination is called

Answer 29

Packet switching

Question 30

Which signal type represented by a continues form

Answer 30

Analog

Question 31

Which protocol is the internet based on

Answer 31

TCP/ IP

Question 32

In telecommunications network architecture, a protocol is

Answer 32

a standard set of riles and procedures for control of communications in a network

Question 33

A network that covers entire geographical region is most commonly referred to as an

Answer 33

wide area network

Question 34

(T/F) | Telephone networks are fundamentally different from computer networks

Answer 34

True

Question 35

(T/F) | Computer worms spread much moe rapidly than computer viruses

Answer 35

True

Question 36

``` (T/F) An NOS (network operating system) must reside on a dedicated server computer in order to manage a network ```

Answer 36

False

Question 37

(T/F) | The Domain name system (DNS) converts IP addresses to domain names

Answer 37

False

Question 38

(T/F) The larger the system project, the more risk in terms of being completed on time, within budget, and according to project requirments

Answer 38

True

Question 39

(T/F) | A gantt chart graphically depicts project tasks and their interrelationships

Answer 39

False

Question 40

(T/F) | Unauthorized access is a security challenge that is most likely to occur in a network at the point of client computers

Answer 40

True

Question 41

Sniffing is a security challenge that is most likely to occur in which point of a network

Answer 41

Communication lines

Question 42

A fire wall allows the organization to

Answer 42

Prevent unauthorized communication both into and out of the network

Question 43

The ______ consist of analyst, specialist from relevant end-user business areas, application programmers, and perhaps database specialists

Answer 43

Project team

Question 44

The worth of systems from financial perspective essentially revolves around the issue of

Answer 44

Return on invested capital

Question 45

Change management is a process that

Answer 45

should be addressed before the project is developed

Question 46

An independent computer program that copies itself from one computer to another over a network is called a

Answer 46

Worm

Question 47

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley act

Answer 47

Requires financial institutions to ensure the security of consumer data.