Global info revision

What is the primary difference between data and information?

• Data is always digital while information is analogue

• Data consists of raw facts and figures with no inherent meaning

• Information cannot be processed by computers

• Data is always more valuable than information

Which storage medium has no moving parts and retrieves data at the same rate regardless of location?

• Hard drives

• Magnetic tape drives

• Solid State Drives

• USB flash drives

According to GDPR (2018), what right do individuals have regarding their personal data?

• The right to sell their data to organisations

• The right to permanently delete all digital records

• The right to know what information organisations hold about them

• The right to share data without restrictions

Which of these is NOT a principle of the Data Protection Act?

• Personal data shall be processed fairly and lawfully

• Data can be kept indefinitely for future use

• Data must be accurate and kept up to date

• Data must be adequate and relevant

What is the main purpose of cloud storage?

• To store data exclusively on local servers

• To store digital data in logical pools across multiple servers

• To replace all physical storage devices

• To eliminate the need for backups

Which type of internet connection uses light signals for data transmission?

• DSL

• Coaxial Cable

• Wireless Broadband

• Fiber Optic

What is an intranet primarily used for?

• Public access to company information

• Sharing information within a single organisation

• Global internet connectivity

• Social media management

What is the primary characteristic of Boolean information?

• It contains multiple possible answers

• It uses only visual data

• It has only two possible values

• It requires special software to process

Which classification of data requires the highest level of protection?

• Public data

• Non-sensitive data

• Confidential data

• Partially anonymised data

What is the main purpose of a Contact Management System?

• To store employee records only

• To manage interactions with current and future customers

• To track internal communications

• To monitor network security