Data Management
5 Phases of Data Life Cycle
The data life cycle is the full process that data goes through in its lifetime, beginning at its creation and end…
LO4 - Legislation and Regulations
UK Legislation on IT Usage
The UK has a multitude of legislation regulating the use of data, IT resources and the treatment of employees. The fol…
LO3 - Categories and Analysis
3.6 - Information System Structure
Information system structures can be open systems or closed systems . Open Systems: Information systems that can…
LO3 - Categories and Analysis
3.5 - Data Analysis Tools
There are a multitude of tools one can use to analyse data. These include: Data Tables: A two-way grid which holds dat…
LO3 - Categories and Analysis
8 Stages of Data Analysis - Global Information 3.4
There are 8 stages of data analysis . When analysing data, it is important to follow specific steps to ensure the corre…
LO3 - Categories and Analysis
3.1 - Data vs Information
While the terms 'data' and 'information' are often used to mean the same thing, they do have slightly d…
LO2 - Information Organization
2.4 - Information Management
It is important to manage information well as it allows organisations and individuals to make better decisions and work…
LO2 - Information Organization
2.3 - Information Quality
When information is used and collected, it must be good quality. Should it not be good quality, a multitude of negative…
LO2 - Information Organization
2.2 - Information Classification
Information classification is the level of protection it should have. There are a multitude of different classification…
LO2 - Information Organization
2.1 - Information Styles
Information styles are forms that information can be presented in. There are a multitude of different information style…
Unit 2: Global Information - May 2023 Exam Pre-Release
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LO1- Connections and Storage
1.8 - Disadvantages of Internet
While the internet can be a great force for good, there are many negative aspects to it, for both individuals and orga…
LO1- Connections and Storage
1.7 - Advantages of Internet
The internet has revolutionised the way the world words. There are a multitude of advantages to the internet, both for …
LO1- Connections and Storage
1.6 - Information Formats
Information formats are ways in which information can be viewed online. There are a multitude of different information …
LO1- Connections and Storage
1.5 - World Wide Web Technologies
The World Wide Web is a system on the internet used to connect web pages to viewers. There are three world wide web tec…
LO3 - Categories and Analysis
3.3 - Organisation's Information Catagories
There are a multitude of different categories of information used by organisations. These include: Knowledge Management…
LO3 - Categories and Analysis
3.2 - Individual Information Catagories
There are a multitude of different categories of information used by individuals: Communication: Information that allow…
LO1- Connections and Storage
1.4 - Networks and Internet Connections
The internet is a global network of other interconnected networks. Different connection methods have different characte…
LO1- Connections and Storage
1.3 - Storage Devices and Access
There are many types of information access and storage devices. Handheld Device: Handheld devices are light, small an…
LO1- Connections and Storage
1.2 - Storage Media
There is a multitude of different storage media that can be used to store data: Paper: Information can be written, draw…
LO1- Connections and Storage
1.1 - Holders of Information
Information can be held by organisations. There are many types of organisation that can hold data: Individual Citizens:…
LO5 - Issues and Threats
5.6 - Safe Disposal of Data
There are various pieces of legislation to be aware of that regulate the disposal of data: Waste Electronic and Electri…
LO5 - Issues and Threats
5.5 - Digital Security
There are many ways people can protect themselves online. These involve digital security measures: Anti-Virus: Software…
LO5 - Issues and Threats
5.4 - Physical Security
Physical security methods are tangible ways of protecting a computer system. There are many types of physical security…
LO5 - Issues and Threats
5.3 - Threats
There are seven main computer threats: Phishing: When scammers trick people into telling them their personal informatio…
LO5 - Issues and Threats
5.2 - Operational Issues
Operational issues are problems that could occur which lead to a reduction in productivity. There are many types of op…
LO5 - Issues and Threats
5.1 - Ethical Issues
An ethical issue is something that is morally wrong. There are many ethical issues to be aware of in the workplace: Whi…
LO4 - Employability and Communication
4.7 - Industry Certification
Professional bodies provide industry certification. Industry certification is a type of qualification that certifies t…
LO4 - Employability and Communication
4.6 - Professional Bodies
Professional bodies are organisations that build skills and provide certification in specific sectors. Professional bod…
LO4 - Employability and Communication
Job Roles in IT
There are many different IT jobs in a company, each with different personal attributes and communication skills that …
LO4 - Employability and Communication
4.4 - Ready for Work
There are ways an employee can present themselves that show they are ready to work: Dress code: Most companies have a d…
LO4 - Employability and Communication
4.3 - Personal Attributes
Personal attributes are traits and characteristics of an employee that ensure they are working well: Self-Motivation: E…
LO4 - Employability and Communication
4.2 - Communication Technology
There is a multitude of digital ways for businesses to communicate: See Communication Methods for physical forms of co…
LO4 - Employability and Communication
4. 1 - Communication Skills
There are many important communication skills to have when getting a job: Interpersonal Skills : Behaviour and non-ve…
LO3 - Networks and Systems
3.5 - Business Systems
Business systems are techniques businesses use to read, write and understand data. There are many types of business sys…
LO3 - Networks and Systems
3.4 - Methods of Connection
There are many methods to connect to a network. Each for different ranges and proximities : Ranged connection methods: …
LO3 - Networks and Systems
3.3 - Network Topologies
A topology is the arrangement and layout of a network. There are many types of topologies: Client-Server Topology: Whe…
LO3 - Networks and Systems
3.2 - Virtualisation
Virtualisation is the creation of a virtual version of a device. There are many pros and cons to virtualisation: Virtua…
LO3 - Networks and Systems
3.1 - Types of Server
Servers are powerful computers designed to assist processes within a network. There are many different types of server,…
LO2 - Computer Software
2.7 - Protocols
Protocols are rules that a network system follows. There are many different types of protocol: TCP: Organises data so …
LO2 - Computer Software
2.6 - Software Troubleshooting
When errors occur within software, troubleshooting can be done to try and resolve the issues. There are many different …
LO2 - Computer Software
2.5 - Communication Methods
There is a multitude of ways for businesses to communicate. These include text, video and audio communication. Letter: …
LO2 - Computer Software
2.4 - Operating Systems
Operating systems are pieces of software that control the processes within a computer Operating systems have many diffe…