U2 Global Information LO2.3 Quality of Information

What characterises sensitive information?

• It is freely available to the public

• It should not be generally available due to potential harm if released

• It only applies to government data

• It cannot be stored electronically

Which type of information is correctly classified as 'private'?

• Government policies

• Business opening hours

• Personal phone numbers

• Public transport timetables

What distinguishes completely anonymised information from partially anonymised information?

• Partially anonymised information removes more data

• Completely anonymised removes all linking information to the source

• Partially anonymised information is more secure

• There is no difference between them

What defines classified information?

• Public information that should be kept private

• Private information that should be kept private

• Personal information about businesses

• Information that is freely available

What are some characteristics of good quality information?

• valid

• bias

• reliable

• comparable

Good quality information is important to stakeholders because it:

• ensures accurate decision-making.

• increases data redundancy.

• complicates communication processes.

• decreases operational efficiency.

The importance of using reliable sources within a company is:

• To ensure accuracy and credibility in information

• To increase the workload of employees

• To reduce the need for communication

• To promote biased decision-making

What is the difference between reliability and validity of data sources?

• Reliability refers to the consistency of a measure, while validity refers to the accuracy of a measure.

• Reliability refers to the accuracy of a measure, while validity refers to the consistency of a measure.

• Reliability and validity both refer to the accuracy of a measure.

• Reliability and validity both refer to the consistency of a measure.

Wikipedia might not be considered a valid source because:

• it is not peer-reviewed and can be edited by anyone.

• it is a primary source of information.

• it is only available in English.

• it is a paid service.

What is the concept of 'Relevance' in the context of information quality.

• Relevance refers to the importance of information in a given context.

• Relevance is the accuracy of information.

• Relevance is the timeliness of information.

• Relevance is the completeness of information.