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CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2 · Question 4(a)(i)

A bank with multiple branches uses an information system to maintain customer and account data, not currently connected to the Internet, but planning to offer online banking.

Discuss TWO means by which unauthorised access of data in the system can take place.

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  1. 4(a)(ii)Propose TWO measures to prevent or deter unauthorised access to the system from taking place.[6 marks]
  2. 4(b)Accidental damage to data as well as other unforeseen circumstances such as hurricanes, fire and power outages, can render the information system useless.…[6 marks]
  3. 4(c)Discuss TWO benefits that the bank can gain by making some of its services available on the Internet.[6 marks]
  4. 4(d)Describe ONE security risk that the bank may face by offering some of its services on the Internet and explain how this risk may be reduced.[6 marks]

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