Unit 2, 2.4 information management

Adding new members to a database is an example of...

• Collecting, storing and retrieving

• Manipulating and processing

• Analyzing

• Securing

• Transmitting

Producing a graph from a table of data is an example of...

• Collecting, storing and retrieving

• Manipulating and processing

• Analyzing

• Securing

• Transmitting

Looking for patterns in annual rainfall in an area is an example of...

• Collecting, storing and retrieving

• Manipulating and processing

• Analyzing

• Securing

• Transmitting

Storing patient records on an encrypted hard drive is an example of...

• Collecting, storing and retrieving

• Manipulating and processing

• Analyzing

• Securing

• Transmitting

Posting a printed report to a parent is an example of...

• Collecting, storing and retrieving

• Manipulating and processing

• Analyzing

• Securing

• Transmitting

Processing information places which of the following responsibilities on individuals and organisations.

• Cost of keeping sensitive data secure

• Cost of collating and analyzing data

• Cost of having a reliable system to store the data

• All of the above

Identify 3 benefits that offset the impact of managing information on individuals and organisations

• Information can be used to improve services

• Information can be used to communicate effectively between staff, other businesses and customers

• Services offered (e.g. online) are tailored to the individual.

• Costs more due to servers, antivirus software and back up locations.