Mock Exam feedback Fundamentals of IT

Section a

Section b – Open source operating systems Progress Mutual bank uses an open source operating system on some of its devices. Explain two advantages and one disadvantage of using an open source OS.

Section b – leased line / adsl (A & B) Compare the use of ADSL with Leased Line for connecting two Progress Mutual branch locations.

Section b - mainframe Explain one reason why Progress Mutual uses a mainframe to process customer information.

Section b – network manager Describe two personal attributes that the new network manager should have and why they are needed. Describe one benefit of the network manager having industry certifications.

Section b - virtualisation Evaluate the use of virtualisation technology to Progress Mutual.

Section b - Aup & email Describe two items that could be included in the Staff AUP at Progress Mutual. Explain two benefits to Progress Mutual of using email to send marketing information to customers.

Physical & digital security methods

Section b - mis Explain, using examples, how Progress Mutual could use an MIS to help it run the bank.