Role of SEBI: Meaning / Introduction: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the regulator of the securities market in India. It was established to protect investor interests, regulate the market, and ensure transparency and fairness. Roles / Points: 1. Investor Protection: SEBI safeguards investors from unfair practices, frauds, and malpractices in the securities market. 2. Market Regulation: It regulates stock exchanges, brokers, and other intermediaries to ensure smooth functioning...
Case 1-2 — Giles & Regas (cheat-sheet paragraph): A romantic relationship between a supervising partner and an audit team member on the same engagement jeopardizes the audit and creates a conflict of interest with independence in appearance at risk. Label the threats: familiarity (primary), plus possible undue influence/self-interest; analyze with Virtue and Responsibilities/Duties lenses—virtue favors avoiding risky relationships at the outset. Apply the risk-based approach: identify/evaluate
Purchase Process for Services:
1 Need Recognition and Definition;The process begins when an internal department or individual identifies a specific business need that a service could fulfill (e.g., IT support, consulting, or maintenance). They mustclearly define the scope, objectives, and specifications of the required service to move forward. This stage sets the foundation for a successful procurement
.2. Supplier Identification and SourcingThe organization searches for suitable service providers
Legislative Branch: Made up of the House and Senate; creates and passes laws.
Executive Branch: Enforces laws; includes the President, executive orders, and agencies.
Judicial Branch: Interprets laws; includes courts and judicial review.
Executive Orders: Directives from the President that manage operations of the federal government.
Ballot Measure: Legislation proposed and voted on by the public, such as propositions or referenda.
Preemption: When a higher level of government limits
Flat Index (Brute Force) → accurate but slow.
Approximate Nearest Neighbor (ANN) → fast and scalable.
Dr. Kaufman’s sailboat model & the needs associated with it (Pg2)
The Hull (the butt of the boat): Represents our security & stability needs- things like safety, connection, & self-esteem. If the hull hs “holes” (like trauma, fear, or instability), we can’t really move forward because all our energy goes into surviving or patching it up. These R the foundations that keep the boat steady
The Sail: Stands 4 our growth & exploration needs-curiosity, purpose, love,
import socket
def download webpage (host, path="/"):
# Create a TCP socket
client socket socket.socket (socket. AF INET, socket.SOCK STREAM)
# Connect to the host (HTTP port 80)
client_socket.connect((host, 80))
# Send an HTTP GET request
request = f"GET (path) HTTP/1.1\r\nHost: {host}\r\nConnection: close\r\n\r\n"
client socket.send(request.encode())
# Receive the response from the server
response = b""
while True:
part client_socket.recv (4096)
if not part:
break
response += part
Shang Dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BCE) – First historically confirmed Chinese dynasty centered along the Yellow River. Known for bronze metallurgy, oracle bones, urbanization, and ancestor worship, ruled by kings claiming divine authority.
Oracle Bones (c. 1200 BCE) – Animal bones or turtle shells used for divination during the Shang dynasty. Questions were inscribed, heated, and the cracks interpreted; they contain the earliest known Chinese writing.
Mandate of Heaven (Tianming) – Zhou-era political
...Define secure configurations (disable unused ports, enforce strong passwords, patch systems).
Deploy via configuration tools (Group Policy, Ansible, SCCM).
Maintain through regular audits and updates.
| Target | Key Techniques |
|---|---|
| Workstations/Servers | Disable Telnet/FTP; patch OS/apps; use AV + firewall; limit admin privileges. |
| Mobile Devices | Use MDM, enforce encryption, PIN/biometrics, |