Lesson 2 - Data Vs Information

Match

Match the Keywords to their Definitions

• Threat

• Security

• Cyber

• Malicious

Causes could cause danger or harm

Protecting something valuable from harm.

To do with computers or the internet.

done on purpose to cause harm or damage.

• Causes could cause danger or harm

• Protecting something valuable from harm.

• To do with computers or the internet.

• done on purpose to cause harm or damage.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of cybersecurity?

• To protect computers, networks, and data from unauthorised access, damage, or theft

• To increase the speed of internet connections

• To make computers more expensive

• To allow everyone access to all information

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are examples of what cybersecurity protects?

• Computers

• Networks

• Information

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What is a cyber threat?

• A malicious attempt to harm or steal information or systems

• A way to speed up your computer

• A method for improving internet safety

• A type of computer hardware

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a cyber threat?

• A malicious activity aimed at stealing and causing harm to a computer, network, or data stored on them.

• A software update for a computer system.

• A backup process for important files.

• A method of improving internet speed.

Multiple Select

Why do people carry out cyber attacks?

• Financial Gain

• Fun/Challenge

• To disrupt the business

• Personal grudge

Multiple Choice

Access a computer without permission (hacking) is in breach of the...

• Communications Act

• Data Protection Act

• Computer Misuse Act

Multiple Choice

What is the key difference between data and information?

• Data is organised, while information is raw.

• Data is raw, unprocessed facts, while information is processed and organised.

• Data is meaningful, while information is irrelevant.

• Data and information are the same.

Categorize

Options (15)

13

552025

0.022

London

98765

3.14

2022

New York

A, B, B, C, D

Student age - 15

Grades: A, B, C, C

Location: London

Shopping list: 6 Eggs

Offices: Aberdeen, London

Average speed: 34

Data or Information?

Data

Information

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of how businesses benefit from data?

• Data helps businesses understand customer behaviour and improve business.

• Businesses sell data to customers at a profit.

• Businesses stop collecting data to avoid privacy issues.

• Businesses delete all data after a purchase is made.

Multiple Choice

What is Monetisation of data?

• Encrypting data to make it more secure.

• Analysing data for research purposes only.

• Selling or using data to generate income for a company

• Deleting data after it has been used.

Multiple Choice

How do companies use data for targeted marketing?

• Guessing what customers might like.

• To offer personalised ads and products.

• By randomly assigning ads to users.

• By ignoring customer preferences.

Multiple Choice

What is targeted marketing?

• Using customer data to offer personalised ads and services.

• Marketing only through social media.

• Selling personal data to third parties without consent.

• Advertising products without using any customer data.

Multiple Choice

Why is personal data valuable to individuals?

• It can help track habits and make informed decisions.

• It is always available for public use.

• It has no practical use in daily life.

• It is only valuable to businesses.

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of data being useful for a person?

• A hacker stealing bank details

• A teacher losing homework sheets

• A company selling phone numbers

• A student tracking their fitness to make healthier choices

Multiple Choice

What is a common risk to data security?

• Regular data backups

• Installing antivirus software

• Using strong passwords

• Hacking and unauthorised access

Multiple Choice

How can human error cause data security risks?

• Employees frequently change their passwords.

• Personal data is shared with unauthorised individuals by mistake.

• Data is stored securely in cloud systems.

• Users report phishing emails.

Multiple Choice

Which situation shows human error?

• A worker emailing customer details to the wrong person

• A hacker using malware to break into a system

• A school encrypting exam results

• A company selling customer preferences

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a potential consequence of a data breach?

• Stronger encryption standards

• Increased productivity

• Improved business reputation

• Identity theft and financial loss

Multiple Choice

A data breach could lead to:

• Losing customer trust

• Faster internet speeds

• Easier shopping online

• Better advertising

Multiple Choice

Why is a strong password important?

• It saves memory on your device

• It prevents computers from crashing

• It makes logging in faster

• It makes accounts harder to guess

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes encryption?

• Deleting old files to save space

• Copying files to a backup drive

• Scrambling data so it can’t be read without a special key

• Sharing passwords with friends

Multiple Choice

Why is Encryption important in data security?

• It organises data in a way companies like

• It improves data analysis.

• It prevents unauthorised access by converting data into a coded format.

• It deletes irrelevant data

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a Data breach?

• A company encrypts all its data.

• A user installs updates to their operating system.

• Employees receive regular cybersecurity training.

• A hacker gains access to a company's customer database.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the Data Protection Act 2018?

• To allow companies to sell personal data freely.

• Protect personal data and ensure it is used fairly

• To encourage companies to collect as much data as possible.

• To prevent individuals from accessing their own data.

Multiple Choice

Under the Data Protection Act, you can:

• Ask for your data to be corrected or deleted

• Sell your friend’s data to a company

• Refuse to pay for stolen goods

• Download music illegally

Multiple Choice

What does GDPR stand for?

• General Data Privacy Regulation

• Global Data Protection Regulation

• General Data Protection Regulation

• Government Data Protection Regulation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of turning data into information?

• "Recording temperatures: "20°C, 25°C, 22°C"

• "The average temperature this week is 22°C based on daily readings."

• Listing customer ages: "35, 42, 29, 50"

• Collecting phone numbers: "123-456-7890, 234-567-8901"

Multiple Choice

Which best explains why companies collect data?

• To understand customers and improve services

• To reduce internet use

• To slow down devices

• To make random guesses

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of personal data?

• “The capital of Spain is Madrid”

• “Your home address is 12 Oak Street”

• “Water freezes at 0°C”

• “The moon orbits the Earth”

Multiple Choice

Which action is the best way to protect your data?

• Sharing your password with a classmate

• Ignoring software updates

• Using two-factor authentication

• Leaving accounts logged in on a public computer

Multiple Choice

What could happen to a company after a large data breach?

• Gain more trust from customers

• Lose money and damage its reputation

• Improve its advertisements

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about data vs information?

• Data is always numbers, information is always words

• Data is raw facts, information is processed with meaning

• Data and information mean the same thing

• Information is less useful than data

Open Ended

Name two (2) possible risks to data.