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How can computer hardware and software faults be seen as a threat to computer systems and what control measures can be enforced to curb this...

      

Explain how computer hardware and software faults can be seen as a threat to computer systems. Also give the control measure(s) that can be enforced to curb this problem.

  

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Maurice
(i) Malfunction of computer system's hardware parts especially the storage media is a threat to the computer system because data/ information and programs stored on them is at risk too.

(ii) Logical errors that enable the computer software to run but gives the wrong as a result of software bugs is regarded to be a threat because the wrong output generated may lead to wrong decisions being made.

Control measures.
(i) Always run both software and hardware diagnostic utilities.

(ii) Always create backups especially for sensitive data/ information.

(iii) The hardware damaging environmental conditions dust, dampness, magnetic fields or heat should always be contained.

(iv) Thoroughly test the software for any algorithmic errors during development and implementation of the software to avoid logical errors.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on April 14, 2018 at 15:03


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