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data is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video 514

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true

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a database management system allows users to create forms and reports from the data in the database 530

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true

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a range check ensures users enter only numeric data in a field 523

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false - range check determines whether a number is within a specified range

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a check digit often confirms the accuracy of a primary key value 523

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true

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databases require less memory, storage, and processing power than a file processing system 526

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true

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a report is a window on the screen that provides areas for entering or modifying data in a database 530

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false - a data entry form, is a window on the screen that provides areas for entering or modifying data in a database

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continuous backup is a backup plan in which all data is backed up whenever a change is made 532

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true

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a relationship is a link within the data in a database 533

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true

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normalization is a process designed to ensure the data within the relations (tables) is duplicated so that it is not lost 534

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false - it is a process designed to ensure the data contains the Least amount of duplication

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the data in a distributed database exists in many separate locations throughout a network or the Internet 536

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true

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___ information has an age suited to its use 516

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timely

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in some tables, the primary key consists of multiple fields, called a ___ 519

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composite key

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___ procedures include adding records to , modifying records in, and deleting records from file 520

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file maintenance

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a range check ___ 523

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determines whether a number is within a specified range

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all of the following are strengths of the database approach, except ___ 525

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less complexity

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because the ___ contains details about data, some call it metadata 528

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data dictionary

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many organizations adopt the ___ policy, where users' access privileges are limited to the lowest level necessary to perform required tasks 531

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principle of least privileged

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the database analyst (DA) ___ 538

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focuses on the meaning and usage of data

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field name 518

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uniquely identifies each field

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field size 518

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defines the maximum number of characters a field can contain

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data type 518

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specifies the kind of data a field can contain and how the field is used

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primary key 519

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is a field that uniquely identifies each record in a file

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query language 528

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consists of simple English-like statements that allow users to specify the data to display, print, or store

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log 532

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a listing of activities that modify the contents of the database...

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recovery utility 532

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uses the logs and/or backups to restore a database when it becomes damaged or destroyed...

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GIS (534)

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(geographic information system) database stores maps and other geographic data

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data modeler 538

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focuses on the meaning and usage of data...

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database administrator 538

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requires a more technical inside view of the data...

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not all breaches to computer security are planned 556

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true

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the term, cyberwarfare, describes an attack whose goal ranges from disabling a government's computer network to crippling a country 557

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true

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many methods exist to guarantee completely a computer or network is safe from computer viruses and other malware 560

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false - methods that guarantee a computer or network is safe from computer viruses and other malware simply do not exist

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cybercriminals install malicious bots on unprotected computers to create a zombie army 562

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true

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a honeypot is a computer that is isolated and, therefore, immune to attach 564

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false - it is a vulnerable computer that is set up to entice an intruder to break into it

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bio-metric payment involves a customer's fingerprint being read by a fingerprint reader that is linked to a payment method such as a checking account or credit card 568

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true

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some businesses use a real time location system (RTLS) to track and identify the location of high-risk or high-value items 570

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true

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a program called a keygen, short for key generator, creates software registration numbers and sometimes activation codes 571

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true

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a digitial signature is a mathematical formula that generates a code from the contents of the message 574

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false - it is an encrypted code that a person, Web site, or organization attaches to an electronic message to verify the identity of the message sender

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digital rights management (DRM) is a strategy designed to prevent illegal distribution of movies, music, and other digital content 582

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true

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green computing involves reducing the electricity while using a computer, but the practice increases environmental waste 583

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false - it involves reducing the electricity and waste

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a ___ is a program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer 558

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trojan horse

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malware is a term that can be used to describe ___ 558

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programs that act without a user's knowledge and deliberately alter the computer's operations

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a ___ is an assault whose purpose is to disrupt computer access to an Internet service such as the Web or e-mail 562

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denial of service attack

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___ involves the examination of computer media, programs, data and log files on computers, servers, and networks 569

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digital forensics

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physical access controls, such as locked doors and windows, usually are adequate to protect against ___ 570

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theft and vandalism

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a(n) ___ is a programmed formula that the originator of the data uses to encrypt the plaintext and the recipient of the data uses to decrypt the ciphertext 573

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encryption algorighm, or cypher

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some organizations continually review their ___ 583

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(PUE) power usage effectiveness

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as related to the use of computers, ___ is defined as gaining unauthorized access or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of the trusting human nature of some victims and the naivety of others 590

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social engineering

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virus 558

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a potentially damaging computer program that affects, or infects, a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works without the user's knowledge or permission

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trusted source 560

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an organization or person you believe will not send a virus infected file knowingly

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quarantine 561

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a seperate area of a hard disk that holds the infected file until the infection can be removed

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botnet 562

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a group of compromised computers connected to a network such as the Internet that are used as part of a network that attacks other neworks, usually for nefarious purposes

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spoofing 563

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occurs when an intruder computer fools a network into believing its IP address is associated with a trusted source

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personal firewall 564

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is a utility program that detects and protects a personal computer and its data from unauthorized intrusions.

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passphrase 566

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a private combination of words, often containing mixed capitalization and punctuation, associated with a user name that allows access to certain computer resources

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encryption algorithm 573

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a set of steps that can convert readable plaintext into unreadable ciphertext

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biometric device 568

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authenticates a person's identity by translating a personal characteristic, such as a fingerprint, into a digital code that is compared with a digital code stored in the computer verifying a physical or behavioral characteristic

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surge protector 576

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uses special electrical components to smooth out minor noise, provide a stable current flow, and keep an over -voltage from reaching the computer

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an information system supports daily, short-term, and long-range activities of systems analysts 620

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false - supports daily, short-term, and long-range activities of users

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a systems analyst is responsible for designing and developing an information system 622

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true

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operational feasibility measures whether an organization has the hardware, software, and people needed to support a proposed information system 624

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false - measures how well the proposed information system will work

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documentation should be updated only after a project is complete 625

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false - it should be updated regularly and be an ongoing part of system development

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in detailed analysis, the systems analysts developed the proposed solution with a specific hardware or software in mind. 631

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false - developed without any hardware or software in mind

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structured English is a style of writing that describes the steps in a process 633

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true

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object modeling combines the data with the processes that act on that data into a single unit, called a method 634

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false - the single unit is called an object

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the only major activity of the design phase is the development of all of the details of the new or modified information system 638

answer

false - there are two major activities the other one is acquiring the necessary hardware and software

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some VARs provide complete systems, known as a turnkey solution 639

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true

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during program design, the systems analyst prepares the program specification package, which identifies the required programs and the relationship among each program, as well as the input, output, and database specifications 641

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true

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with a pilot conversion, multiple locations in the organization use the new system 644

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false - only one location uses it so it may be tested

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___ is a team-driven project management approach, in which a project leader is more of a participant and facilitator than a manager during the project 623

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true

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a ___ analyzes the time required to complete a task and identifies the minimum time required to an entire project 624

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PERT chart

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in larger organizations, users write a formal request for a new or modified information system, which is called a ___ 626

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request for system services

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during the planning phase, the projects that receive the highest priority are those ___ 628

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mandated by management

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a(n) ___ lists a variety of conditions and the actions that correspond to each condition 633

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decision table

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the purpose of the ___ is to assess the feasibility of each alternative solution and then recommend the most feasible solution for the project 635

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system proposal

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___ tools are designed to support one or more activities of system development 642

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(CASE) computer-aided software engineering

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a(n) test is performed by end-users and checks the new system to ensure that it works with actual data 644

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acceptance test

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system developer 623

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responsible for designing and developing an information system

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project manager 623

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contols the activities during system developement

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request for system services 626

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a formal requestfor a new or modified information system

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process modeling 631

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is an analysis and design technique that describes processes that transform inputs into outputs

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project dictionary 633

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contains all the documentation and deliverables of a project

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data dictionary 634

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stores the data item's name, description, and other details about each data item

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object 634

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an item that can contain both data and the procedures that read or manipulate that data

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packaged software 635

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is mass-procduced, copyrighted, prewritten software available for purchase

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prototype 641

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a working model of the proposed system

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performance monitoring 645

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determine whether the system is inefficient or unstable at any point

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