IDSC 3001 EXAM REVISION QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What are some of the implicit costs Open Source Software could create?
Vulnerable to malicious users, Might not be as user-friendly as commercial versions, Don't come
with extensive support.
Which of the following could be considered an everyday illustration of open data at work?
One everyday illustration of open data at work is a smartphone app that uses real-time data
(provided by transit authorities) to tell commuters when the next bus or train will arrive.
Using open or pooled data from many sources—all the businesses in a particular sector, for
example—often combined with proprietary big data, can help companies develop insights they
could not have uncovered with internal data alone.
Which of the following would be the best representation of the valid concerns companies
have about open data?
Consider the sharing of data to establish industry benchmarks. Even if a company uses a third
party and gets assurances of anonymity, there's always a risk that its identity might be revealed
and that competitors could see how well or poorly it was doing. Shared data also could give
away sources of competitive advantage or compromise intellectual property. Similarly, tapping
social data could heighten privacy worries among consumers.
Which of the following is NOT an example of an Open Source Software?
Examples of Open Source Software:
Open Office
Android
Oracle
IBM
, Linux
Firefox
What does SaaS stand for?
Software As A Service
Which is NOT a reason that SaaS is beneficial to organizations?
Number of Benefits to Saas:
No additional hardware costs
No initial setup costs
Pay for what you use
Usage is scalable
Updates are automated
Cross device compatibility
Accessible from any location
Applications can be customised and whitelabelled;
Fill in the blank: When you put your photos online instead of on your home computer, or
use webmail or a social networking site, you are using "cloud ________________":
... Computing service
What are the four different types of cloud services?
Cloud services are typically made available via a private cloud, community cloud,
public cloud or hybrid cloud.
What is the best definition of "function creep"?
Basically widening the use of the system beyond its original use, potential invasion of privacy
After the San Bernardino shooting, the FBI demanded that Apple incorporate a backdoor
in the operating system to help law enforcement do what?
The FBI earlier this year tried to demand that Apple write a new version of its operating system
designed to help law enforcement "brute force" the iPhone 5c PIN code.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What are some of the implicit costs Open Source Software could create?
Vulnerable to malicious users, Might not be as user-friendly as commercial versions, Don't come
with extensive support.
Which of the following could be considered an everyday illustration of open data at work?
One everyday illustration of open data at work is a smartphone app that uses real-time data
(provided by transit authorities) to tell commuters when the next bus or train will arrive.
Using open or pooled data from many sources—all the businesses in a particular sector, for
example—often combined with proprietary big data, can help companies develop insights they
could not have uncovered with internal data alone.
Which of the following would be the best representation of the valid concerns companies
have about open data?
Consider the sharing of data to establish industry benchmarks. Even if a company uses a third
party and gets assurances of anonymity, there's always a risk that its identity might be revealed
and that competitors could see how well or poorly it was doing. Shared data also could give
away sources of competitive advantage or compromise intellectual property. Similarly, tapping
social data could heighten privacy worries among consumers.
Which of the following is NOT an example of an Open Source Software?
Examples of Open Source Software:
Open Office
Android
Oracle
IBM
, Linux
Firefox
What does SaaS stand for?
Software As A Service
Which is NOT a reason that SaaS is beneficial to organizations?
Number of Benefits to Saas:
No additional hardware costs
No initial setup costs
Pay for what you use
Usage is scalable
Updates are automated
Cross device compatibility
Accessible from any location
Applications can be customised and whitelabelled;
Fill in the blank: When you put your photos online instead of on your home computer, or
use webmail or a social networking site, you are using "cloud ________________":
... Computing service
What are the four different types of cloud services?
Cloud services are typically made available via a private cloud, community cloud,
public cloud or hybrid cloud.
What is the best definition of "function creep"?
Basically widening the use of the system beyond its original use, potential invasion of privacy
After the San Bernardino shooting, the FBI demanded that Apple incorporate a backdoor
in the operating system to help law enforcement do what?
The FBI earlier this year tried to demand that Apple write a new version of its operating system
designed to help law enforcement "brute force" the iPhone 5c PIN code.
