CSIT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100% Correct)

Describe a *Star* network topology? - ANSWER-for a Local Area Network (LAN) in which all nodes are individually connected to a central connection point, like a hub or a switch What is malware? - ANSWER-software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems. List 4 types of malware? - ANSWER-Trojans, Worms, Spyware, Virus Describe the importance of data integrity - ANSWER-accuracy of data, data validation, database locking Describe the importance of data security - ANSWER-protects data against destruction and unauthorized access Describe the importance of data privacy - ANSWER-vast amounts of personal data stored in databases List at least five strategies for virus prevention - ANSWER-install anti-virus/malware software, instal firewall, use strong passwords, instal anti-spyware software, check security setting What are the phases involved in program development? - ANSWER-problem analysis, program design, program coding, program debugging and testing, program implementation and maintenance Some monitoring systems in use today use the RFID tags and RFID readers to monitor the status of objects (such as check shipping boxes, livestock, or expensive equipment) to which the RFID tags are attached. - ANSWER-true The trend toward online collaboration is usually called workgroup computing. - ANSWER-true A bus network uses a central device (such as a server or a switch) to which all network