LAC1 - Responsible use

Question 1

4 types of shared data

Answer 1

Location-based data, transactional data, cookies, data exchange between services

Question 2

Define location-based data

Answer 2

Data on the whereabouts of people and vehicles (generated from the location feature on their phone).

Question 3

Define transactional data

Answer 3

Information generated when buying goods/services, using a swipe card, navigating around a webiste, placing items in a shopping basket. Organisations use this to improve their decision making and performance.

Question 4

Define cookies

Answer 4

Small text files saved on your system when you visit different websites.

Question 5

Define data exchange between services

Answer 5

Information shared between organisations.

Question 6

Uses of location-based data

Answer 6

Delivery companies track locations of their vans, online retailers track locations of visitors, location of purchaser can be matched to where a card is used.

Question 7

3 uses of transactional data

Answer 7

Monitor sales of their products - increase/decrease numbers manufactured, understand the market, inventory data ensures businesses do not run out on popular items.

Question 8

3 uses of cookies

Answer 8

Keeps you logged into often-visited websites, storing items placed in an online shopping basket, track users’ browsing habits and then market similar products through adverts.

Question 9

2 uses of data exchange between services

Answer 9

When you make a purchase using credit/debit card, electronic bank transfer, online payment

Question 10

2 advantages of shared data

Answer 10

Using existing data reduces the cost of collecting new data, more information means better decisions

Question 11

2 disadvantages of location-based data

Answer 11

If tracking data was hacked, poses a serious risk to the individual’s safety and privacy, vehicle drivers may feel they are being ‘spied’ on.

Question 12

Disadvantage of transactional data

Answer 12

Online transactions may store payment details and if the site is hacked, the financial information can be stolen and used for fraud.

Question 13

2 disadvantages of cookies

Answer 13

Malware can be disguised as cookies, privacy concerns over tracking cookies sharing their browsing habits to businesses.

Question 14

3 considerations for responsible use

Answer 14

Legal considerations, privacy, ethical use

Question 15

Legal considerations for shared data

Answer 15

The Data Protection Act sets out requirements to protect data and failure to do so results in a heavy fine.

Question 16

Privacy for shared data

Answer 16

Personal information is protected under the law.

Question 17

Ethical use for shared data

Answer 17

Organisations should seek permissions of the data subject to share the information.

Question 18

3 impacts of manufacturing IT systems

Answer 18

Usage of energy and raw materials (copper), produce large amount of toxic waste (batteries require litium and nickel - mining produces waste), consumables (ink, paper)

Question 19

2 impacts of using IT systems

Answer 19

Powered by electricity (has to be generated), batteries need to be recharged from a power supply

Question 20

2 impacts of disposal of IT systems

Answer 20

Replace quickly and contain hazardous/rare materials such as mercury, cadmium, lithium, nickel and led (becoming increasingly rare and may become scarce), contribute to waste and landfill

Question 21

2 advantages of upgrading/replacing digital systems

Answer 21

Electronic communications - less paper and ink is used, industrial processes can be computer controlled rather than human controlled

Question 22

2 disadvantages of upgrading/replacing digital systems

Answer 22

Consume electricity when used or recycled - burning of fossil fuels, parts are not always recycled - more waste going to landfill

Question 23

3 power-saving settings and 1 usage policy

Answer 23

Auto power off, power-saving mode, sleep mode and hard copy vs electronic

Question 24

Define auto power off

Answer 24

If the device is idle for a while, it switches off

Question 25

Define power-saving mode

Answer 25

The device dims the screen or reduces the CPU speed to conserve power

Question 26

Define sleep mode

Answer 26

After some inactivity, the display is turned off and the computer goes to sleep

Question 27

Define hard copy vs electronic distribution

Answer 27

If a hard copy of a document is not needed, provide an electronic version to save paper and ink.