Y8_T4_L1_you and your data

When data has been processed and is meaningful, which of these has it become?

• Information

• Processed data

• Identifiable data

• Profiled data

Is the following data or information: "Sophie got 38 out of 40 on her English test"

• Data

• Information

Why might a company collect information about you to form a profile? (Which two of the following apply?)

• So that they can recommend products to you based on previous products you have purchased or viewed

• So that they can sell the information to marketing companies

• So that they can sell the information onto cybercriminals without your permission

What is the purpose of the Data Protection Act?

• To protect an organisation from hackers

• To require organisations that store data on people to use it responsibly and keep it safe

• To act as a deterrent to cybercriminals who try to steal data on people

• To prevent cybercriminals from spreading a virus

Which of the following is an example of raw data?

• A list of numbers without context

• A summary report of sales

• A detailed analysis of customer feedback

• A graph showing monthly revenue

What is the main difference between data and information?

• Data is always numerical, while information is always textual

• Data is raw and unprocessed, while information is processed and meaningful

• Data is always accurate, while information can be inaccurate

• Data is always stored digitally, while information is stored physically

Which of the following best describes the term 'data processing'?

• Storing data in a database

• Converting raw data into meaningful information

• Deleting unnecessary data

• Collecting data from various sources