2.4 Information Management

Question 1

Information Management

Answer 1

The process of controlling information so it is used effectively.

Question 2

Collecting, storing and retrieving

Answer 2

For example, filling in customer detail forms at a swimming club, entering the information onto a database then searching to find all members who have joined in the last week.

Question 3

Manipulating and processing

Answer 3

For example, calculation of numerical data, generating a graph, filtering out certain information

Question 4

Analysing

Answer 4

Looking for patterns or trends in data

Question 5

Securing

Answer 5

Making sure that stored information is secure and safe for example encryption.

Question 6

Transmitting

Answer 6

Sending information to someone else within or outside the organisation eg by email attachment, online collaboration or uploading to a website.

Question 7

Impact of information management

Answer 7

Cost of additional security such as anti-virus software, extra servers, back up locations. These costs are often offset by the benefits gained by processing the information.

Question 8

Anti-malware

Answer 8

Software designed to prevent, detect, and eradicate malicious software such as a worm.