T2 | IT Systems in Organisations

Question 1

Problems with stock

Answer 1

• Large amount of storage space required
• Security costs
• Perishable stock must be sold quickly

Question 2

Stock control - Definition

Answer 2

Keeps track on stock levels in a database, when items are scanned, the database is updated

Question 3

How to speed up stock control?

Answer 3

RFID tags

Question 4

Data logging - Definition

Answer 4

Uses a robust data logger to record precise data from input sensors in real time.

Question 5

Data logging - Advantages

Answer 5

Can be used in any setting, 24/7

Question 6

Data analysis - Definition

Answer 6

Can be used to predict sales of a particular line of products.

Question 7

Automation of Office Tasks examples

Answer 7

• Mail merge allows name and address to be put on each letter
• Input of data like cheques
• Finances now on spreadsheets (not books)

Question 8

IT Systems - Advantage & Disadvantage

Answer 8

Technology makes processes more efficient, but technology has increased workload.

Question 9

Creative industries examples

Answer 9

• 2D & 3D animation done on computers
• Music (now have streaming)
• Newspapers (now online)

Question 10

How Advertising works

Answer 10

Users use of websites can be tracked (cookies), companies use this to “target” advertising campaigns

Question 11

Data collected to help target advertising?

Answer 11

• Email open rate
• Page visited
• Time spent
• Where use clicks
• Click through rate
• Time of day

Question 12

Security - Advantages

Answer 12

Modern CCTV is high quality, data can be stored, notifications can be sent to phone