The Central Zoo Maintains a Modest Information Systems Environment with a Server

question 28

Essay

The Central Zoo maintains a modest information systems environment with a server and a LAN that connects all of the zoo's departments. It maintains a relational database that includes data about its animals, employees, members, and about a variety of infrastructure entities including the animals' enclosures.
a. Devise a data security strategy for the Central Zoo, incorporating appropriate data security measures.
b. Devise a backup and recovery strategy for the Central Zoo.
c. While Central Zoo's database is not subject to heavy update activity, it is possible that two employees could try to update the same record at the same time. Devise a strategy that will avoid data problems when this happens.

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Definitions:

Self-objectification

The tendency to see oneself primarily as an object to be looked at and evaluated on the basis of appearance.

Salient Categorization

The process of identifying and grouping entities based on prominent features that stand out to an individual.

Decategorization

The process of viewing individuals as unique rather than as representatives of social groups or categories.

Initial Contact

The first stage in forming relationships or social bonds, often involving impressions based on physical appearance, verbal, and non-verbal cues.