Data Lesson 1 - internal and external data, and HDDs + SSDs

What are the two main categories into which an organisations data can be divided?

• Public data and Private data
• Internal data and External data
• Inbound and outbound data

• Personal data and Non-personal data

Which of the following is an example of internal data?

• Publicly available government statistics

• Competitor pricing informaiton

• Customer reviews on social media

• Sales data from the organisation's transactions

What kind of data would HR typically collect and manage?

• Government statistics

• Customer reviews

• Employee data

• Supplier information

Which source of external data can help organisations understand industry trends and changes in legislation?

• Competitors

• Suppliers

• Public data

• Customer data

What kind of data can organisations gather from their online presence, including websites and social media?

• Financial data

• Employee data

• Usage data

• Sales data

Which external data source is likely to include information about prices, discounts, and delivery costs of rival organisations?

• Suppliers

• Competitors

• Government

• Public data

How might organisations benefit from analysing sales data?

• Understanding industry trends

• Predicting future sales and ensuring product availability

• Identifying competitor pricing strategies

• Monitoring employee performance

What is the primary difference between HDDs and SSDs?

• HDDs use optical technology for data storage, while SSDs use magnetic technology

• HDDs have moving parts, while SSDs are completely electronic with no moving parts

• HDDs are faster than SSDs for data access

• SSDs have larger storage capacities compare to HDDs

Which of the following is a key advantage of SSDs over HDDs?

• Higher storage capacity

• Lower cost per gigabyte

• Faster read and write speeds

• Long lifespan without degradation

Which of these would see the greatest benefit from using SSDs over HDDs?

• Desktop computers for document processing

• Digital cameras for storing photos

• Enterprise servers and data centers

• Older laptops with low storage needs