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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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