PowerTech Trivia Archives – 2011

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December 2011


Q: Which PowerTech product can prevent *ALLOBJ users from running the PWRDWNSYS RESTART (*NO) command?

A: Command Security

Winner:
Chuck R. at Clayton Homes, Inc.

November 2011


Q: Which system message queue receives security-related massages when you’re not using QSYSMSG?

A: QSYSOPR

Winner:
No winner this month.

October 2011


Q: What Journal Entry Type is written to QAUDJRN when a user enters an invalid password?

A: PW

Winner:
Jim R. at Everest National Insurance Company

September 2011


Q: Which PowerTech “product” reviews your IBM i security to help you identify the areas that need work?

A: Compliance Assessment

Winner:
Patrick D. at Atlas Copco

August 2011


Q: What is the original name for PowerTech’s popular exit point solution, Network Security?

A: PowerLock

Winner:
George L. at Sirius Computer Solutions

July 2011


Q: What is the maximum number of group profiles a user can belong to?

A: 16 (1 Primary, 15 supplemental)

Winner:
Tom P. at Think Mutual Bank

June 2011


Q: What is the maximum number of hours the QPWDCHGBLK system value can prevent a password change?

A: 99

Winner:
Carolyn C. at Exchange Bank

May 2011


Q: What three values does the “Limit capabilities” parameter support for user profiles?

A: *YES, *NO, *PARTIAL

Winner:
Jason K. at Tropicana Entertainment, Inc.

April 2011


Q: What value does IBM recommend for the QSECURITY system value?

A: 40

Winner:
Steve H. at United Heritage Life Insurance Company

March 2011


Q: What authority is required to use the CHGSECAUD command?

A: *ALLOBJ, *AUDIT

Winner:
Bill M. at Myers Industries, Inc.

February 2011


Q: How many requirements are defined by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) DSS v2 standards?

A: 12

Winner:
Robert A. at Washington County Board of Education

January 2011


Q: What was the title of Robin’s December 14, 2010 blog entry?

A: Seneca Gaming Shares Its PowerTech Story

Winner:
Todd L. at D A Davidson