LO 1 and LO2 Past Questions Flashcards
- A library is removing borrowers from its database who have not borrowed a book for three or more years.
Describe one disadvantage to the borrowers if the data is not removed safely from the database. [2]
Data could be accessed by hackers / unauthorised users (1) leading to identity theft (1).
OR
Data could be accessed by unethical organisations / fraudsters (1) and used to spam / target the borrower (1).
2(a). Stored data and information must be kept secure by organisations.
Explain two impacts on an organisation of keeping data and information secure. [4]
1.
2.
Increased reputation (1) as a trustworthy organisation (1).
Increased customer base (1) as customers move from organisations who have had data security breaches (1).
Data subjects will be more willing to provide their data (1) as they know it will be kept secure (1).
Business will operate smoothly / efficiently (1) as all data required will be available (1)
Increased costs (1) for investing in security (1)
Increase business partners (1) as perceived to be a reputable company (1)
(b). Some data can be partially anonymised.
i. Explain what is meant by the term partially anonymised. [2]
ii. Partially anonymise the data 1124 1451 9998 1103 below. [1]
i. Part of the data (1) is replaced by a symbol / example of symbol (1).
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- Compare the use of the information styles braille text and tactile images. [4]
Braille text
is used for documents (1).
generated through the use of a braille printer (1)
Is a series of dots (1).
Tactile images
used for photographs / maps / images (1).
generated through the use of software which creates raised lines (1).
Makes a ‘feelable’ image (1)
4(a). An on–line clothing retailer is carrying out market research. Qualitative data can be collected during market research.
i. Using an example, describe what is meant by qualitative data. [3]
Data that can be observed (1) but not measured (1)
Example e.g. colour of clothes (1)
OR
Deals with description / text / written form (1)
Example e.g. colour of clothes (1)
ii. Identify two items of non–sensitive data which could be collected during the market research. [2]
1
2
Name (1)
Gender (1)
Age (1)
Preference for types of clothing (1)
(b). The market research will be carried out using an online survey.
Discuss how the importance of collecting good quality information should be considered when creating a market research survey. [7]
**Benefits **
Survey can be linked to a spreadsheet (1) so results are directly imported (1)
Data can be ordered / grouped (1) according to pre–set rules (1)
Cell names (1) can be used to categorise data (1)
Any other valid suggestion
Limitations
Data can be incorrectly imported (1) if survey does not follow format of spreadsheet (1)
Inexperienced users (1) could delete data (1)
A spreadsheet cannot manipulate text (1) so questions on survey need to be numerical (1)
Explain how a spreadsheet could be used when analysing the results of the survey. [6]
Graphs / charts (1) can be used to convey numerical information (1)
Modelling / what-if questions can be used (1) to determine impact of variables on data (1)
Many people can use the spreadsheet (1) with cells being locked to avoid changes (1)
Statistical data can be found (1) by using functions / formulae (1)
- Speed is one characteristic of an internet connection.
Identify one other characteristic of an internet connection. [1]
Range (1)
Strength (1)
Latency (1)
Bandwidth (1)
Contention (1)
Storage capacity (1)
ii. Identify two stakeholders of this type of information. [2]
1
2
Office of National Statistics / ONS (1)
Credit Reference Agencies (allow examples e.g. Equifax) (1)
N.H.S (1)
The general public (1)
Government (1)
Security services (1)
