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What is data ?
its the fact that data raw facts and figures have little or no meaning, it makes no sense with no information
What is information ?
it is processed data with meaning, information provides context for data
What are the 5 different types of internet connection ?
copper cable, optical, satellite, microwave and mobile data networks
What are the 3 networks that use WWW software ?
internet, Intranet and Extract
What type of network is Internet ?
it is public and open access
What type fo network is Intranet ?
it is private and closed access
What place is an example of using intranet network ?
schools
What type of network is extract ?
it is private and part shared access
What place is an example of using extract network ?
online banking
What are two different information formats ?
static and dynamic webpages
What is a static webpage ?
a site that is casually written in plain HTML and what is in the code of the page is displayed to the user
What does HTML stand for ?
Hyper Text Markup Language
What is a dynamic webpage ?
a site that is written using a web server and scripting languages such as PHP or ASP
What is an example of a dynamic webpage ?
online banking
What are the 5 webpages that are written in HTML ?
blogs, podcasts, streamed audio and video, social media pages and document stores
What does RSS stand for ?
Risk Site Summary
What is the digital divide ?
people who have access to technology and those that don’t
What are some factors of the digital divide ?
technophobia, old age, poverty and lack of knowledge
How can the digital divide gap be closed ?
therapy, having assistance by sending someone over, libraries, education
What is a global divide ?
the divide between developed countries which have access to technology and developing countries who do not have wide access to technology
How can we bridge the gap ?
education, charity and cheaper devices
What are the categories of holders ?
individual citizens, businesses, educational institutions, governments, charities, healthcare services and community organisations
a type of information storage media is paper. What are some examples ?
forms, handwritten notes, maps and telephone directories
What are the advantages of paper storage ?
it needs no internet and is way cheaper
What are the disadvantages of paper storage ?
it can get easily damaged and also hard to keep secure
What are examples of optical media ?
CD and DVD
What are the advantages of optical media ?
it is portable and compatible with all devices
What are the disadvantages of optical media ?
it can get easily damaged and hard to keep secure
What are some examples of magnetic media ?
magnetic hard drives and magnetic tapes
What are some advantages of magnetic media ?
it stores large amounts of data and is also very cheap
What are some disadvantages of magnetic media ?
it has moving parts and isn’t portable
What are examples of solid state media ?
SSD hard drives, memory cards, SIM cards, USB pen drives
What are advantages of solid state media ?
there are no moving parts, it is portable and light while also having a large capacity
What are disadvantages of solid state media ?
it is very expensive and could easily get lost
What are the 4 examples of a handheld device ?
tablet, smart phone, wearable device like a Fitbit, eBook readers
What is are some advantages of a handheld device ?
it is portable with huge storage and provides the ability to multi-task
What are some disadvantages of a handheld devices ?
its quite expensive and requires internet along with updates
What are the two portable devices ?
Laptop and large tablet
What are some advantages of a portable device ?
it provides an all in one keyboard and mouse along with a big screen
What are some disadvantages of a portable device ?
it is expensive and requires internet
What are the 3 fixed devices examples ?
desktop computer, smart TV and games consoles
What are some advantages of a fixed device ?
it has a big screen with big fonts, easier to see
What are some disadvantages of a fixed device ?
its too bulky to carry
What are the 3 examples of a shared device ?
database server, data centre and cloud storage device
What are some advantages of a shared device ?
it provides shared information anywhere and at anytime
What are some disadvantages of a shared device ?
it is expensive but also can be easy to hack
How many different information styles are there ?
11
western/arabic is an example of what information style ?
character sets
What are some examples of a graphic information style ?
logo, photos and diagram
How can a video be classified as an information style ?
it can showcase instructions on how to carry out a software update
an animated pop-up book character is an example of what information style ?
animated graphics
How is audio classified as a information style ?
it can speak out instructions
Give examples of audio information style uses
profit, date and time
How can a braille text be considered as an informations style ?
it can write out a report printed in a braille printer
What company produces tactile images
NASA
True or false is an example of what information style ?
boolean text
What are the four different types of layouts used in informations styles ?
tables, spreadsheets, charts and graphs
What is the function of the internet ?
the internet of networks of computers connected together
What is the function of the WWW (World Wide Web ?
its made up of webpages which consists of videos, audios and images that travel on the internet
What does a WWW require in order to use ?
it requires a browser
What does the internet consist of ?
cables, computers, wifi and servers
What are some examples of sensitive information ?
medical records and bank
What are some examples of non-sensitive information ?
school address, phone numbers
What kind of classification is a home address ?
it is private
What organisation is classified as public personnel ?
the government
What is an example of a business classification ?
annual sales
What kind of classification would a student report be ?
confidential
What is an example of a classified classification ?
NHS patient database
is partially anonymised linked to source or not ?
linked to source
is completely anonymised linked to source or not ?
no link
What are the four characteristics for quality of information ?
valid, bias, reliable, comparable
What are some consequences of poor quality information on stakeholders ?
reputational damage
why is importance of good quality information to stakeholders needed ?
it improves strategic decision making and focus as well innovation and agility
What is an example of collecting storing and retrieving in information management ?
adding a new member to a cycling club membership database
What is an example of manipulating and processing in information management ?
producing a graph from a table of data
looking for patterns in annual rainfall in an area is an example of what information management ?
analysation
Whats an example of securing ?
storing patient records on an encrypted hard drive
posting a printed school report to a parent is an example of what information management ?
transmission
What is an example of impacts on individuals and organisations ?
additional costs associated with keeping sensitive information secure
a database table of patients is what type of data analysis tool ?
a data table
What is an example of visualisations of data ?
pie chart showing sales of five leading trainers
What is an example of trends and pattern identification ?
a line graph of last year’s sales per month
removing a customer who have not made a purchase in the last two years is an example of what data analysis tool ?
data cleaning
What is an example of geographic information system/location mapping ?
tracking movement of shipping containers around the world
What are the 5 categories of information used by individuals ?
Communication, education and training, entertainment, planning and financial
What is the first stage in data analysis ?
identifying the need - what information is needed? what do we want to find out ?
heartbeat, steps, sleeping diet being track by a fitbit is what step of data analysis ?
defining the scope
in terms of fitbit, what would be some potential sources to identify ? - where is the data coming from
running, walking, jogging, training, eating
Why is sourcing and selecting information part of data analysis ?
its to determine accuracy and reliability of sources, selecting the best one
another step would be selecting the most appropriate _______
tools
How could you process and analyse data ?
through a database
writing a report based on the results of the processing is what step in data analysis ?
recording and storing information
How could you as a final step, share results ?
sending a report to stakeholders
What is an open system ?
its a system where it allows you to communicate with other systems to exchange information
What is an advantage of an open system ?
its easier to share information
What is a disadvantage of open systems ?
it could be very easy to hack
What is a closed system ?
its a system where it does not allow communication with other systems
What is an advantage of closed systems ?
it is highly secured meaning no hackers
What is a disadvantage of closed systems ?
there is no easy access
