SP21 INFO.UB.0001 Exam # 2 Study Guide
Exam # 2 consists of 60 Multiple Choice Questions Important Notes:
– Notes: The entire exam is closed book and no devices (phones, laptops) nor notes are permitted aside for the
– Writing instruments: A pencil is strongly recommended for the exam for the scantron. However, if you prefer, you can bring a pen. Pencil is much better though for erasing marks.
– Duration: You will be given 55 minutes to take the exam.
– Makeups: Per the class policy, no makeups will be provided. If you fail to attend the
exam, you will receive a ¡°0.¡±
– Read this entire document… it should answer most of your questions.
Lesson 12: Business Networks & Telecommunications
-Value of telecommunications in business
– Telecommunications Media: Tangible (twisted pair cable, coaxial cable, optical fiber and BPL) and intangible (RF, microwaves, WiFi, RFID, NFC)
– Networks: Difference between PAN, MAN, LAN, WAN and VPN; typical business network configuration
– Protocols: Ethernet and Wireless Protocols, including Bluetooth
– Network Services: Cable, DSL, BPL, Optical Carriers, T1 & T3 Lines
Lesson 13: World Wide Web
-Internet Basics: History of Internet, How the Internet works
– Websites Basics: How Websites are Built, How search engines work – Internet B2B & B2C Applications
– SCM Online (EDI, VAN)
– Deep & Dark Web
Lesson 14: Globalization of Internet
– Globalization of Internet, Web International Expansion Strategy – Challenges in internationally expanding IS
– Data Regulation in US vs. Europe
– Net Neutrality
– CASE: Amazon.com International Expansion Case (Success in India, Failure in China & Brazil)
Lesson 15: AI & BI Overview
-Decision Making Process and Solving Business Problems: Unstructured vs. Structured
– AI: Weak AI vs Strong AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning & Neural Networks; AI Applications – Data Mining and role in AI; Different types of AI and ML models (Classification, clustering, etc)
Lesson 16: BI Systems
-Knowledge Management and Applications: Employee knowledge networks, knowledge on the web, and knowledge taxonomy
– Decision Support Systems: Data Management Module, Model Management Module (Regression vs Sensitivity), Dialog Module
– Expert Systems: Knowledge Based Inference Engine, Intelligent Agent
– Geographical Information Systems: Explanation & Components
– OLAPs: How they are built, dimensional database description and OLAP exercise – Dashboards: Visualizing Data & Dashboard Best Practices
Lesson 17: Tableau Part 1
– About Tableau, Installing Tableau & Exploring Tableau Tool
– Building Basic Visualizations in Tableau (Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie Graph, stacked bar charts,
tables)
Lesson 18: Tableau Part 2
– Advanced Visualization in Tableau (Bubble Graphs & Geographic Mappings) – Dashboards & Stories in Tableau
Lesson 19: Systems Planning & Development & 23 Combine
– Planning IS: IT/IS Vision, IT/IS Mission, IS Benefit Analysis, Steps in Planning IS Implementation – Software Options: Buying vs. Developing, Licensing vs. SaaS, Developing In-House vs. Outsourcing
– Development Methods: Waterfall (SDLC) vs. Agile; Types of Analyses in Waterfall
– Implementation Methodologies (Parallel, Phased, Cut-Over, Pilot) – Systems Integration Initiative
Lesson 20: Information Risks, Security, Disaster & Recovery
– Goals of Information Security
-Risks to Information Systems: Risks to Hardware, Risks to Data (such as Keylogging, Virus, Worm, Trojan Horse, etc.) & Data Bait, Risks to Online Operations (DoS vs DDoS)
– Risk Controls: Access Controls, Atomic Controls & Audit Trail
– Security measures: Firewalls, Authentication, Encryption, Digital Signature & Digital Certificates
– Recovery Planning: Business Recovery Plans and Hot Sites
Lesson 21: Information Security part II
– Economics of Information Security – Cryptocurrency & Block Chain
Lesson 22: Data Breach Simulation + Class Wrap-Up
– HBPS Data Breach Cybersecurity Simulation: ORC Case & Learnings