Ins 351: Information Security In Records And Archives Question Paper
Ins 351: Information Security In Records And Archives
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Science
Institution: Rongo University question papers
Exam Year:2018
THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR
DEGREE
IN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SCIENCE
COURSE CODE:INS 351
COURSE TITLE: INFORMATION SECURITY IN RECORDS AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT
DATE:27/02/2018 TIME:2.OOPM-5.00PM
Instructions
Answer question ONE and any other THREE questions
QUESTION ONE
Define the following terms as used in the security of records and archives (10 Marks)
a) Authenticity
b) Human threats
c) Digitization
d) Information security
e) Open records
Briefly explain FIVE ways digitization of records can enhance the security of records.(5 Marks)
State FIVE characteristics that make electronic records vulnerable to security attacks.(5 Marks)
List FIVE key competencies that an archivist must have to work in a modern archives.(5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
Explain how Security threats to records and archives can be mitigated through the following; (15 Marks)
a) Access control
b) Digitization of records
c) Operational measures
QUESTION THREE
Discuss FIVE key security and confidentiality issues a records manager should consider while handling records. (15 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Describe FIVE categories of classified records and how their access is controlled. (15 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
Discuss the major challenges facing information security managers today. (15 Marks)
QUESTION SIX
Explain the SEVEN best practices in enhancing security of records and archives. (15 Marks)
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