3.6 - info structure exam qs

Question 1

Describe one benefit and one limitation of using this type of information system (open)
structure for the booking website (4 marks)

Answer 1

Possible description of benefit include:
* Enables interaction with other systems (1) so customer
can use the booking website (1)
* Booking website can interact with payment websites (1)
so payments / deposits can be taken (1)
* Anyone can use the website (1) to make hotel bookings
(1)
* Any other valid suggestion
Possible description of limitation include:
* More susceptible to hackers (1) so is not secure /
data/information may be stolen (1)
* Security software will have to be used (1) when payment
cards are being input (1)
* Any other valid suggestion

Question 2

The registration process in PHPS uses an open information structure.

(a) Identify two characteristics of an open information structure (2)

Answer 2

• Can interact with other systems (1)
• Less secure than closed system / lowest security level (1)
• Can interact with a range of different software / hardware
  (1)

Question 3

Describe two advantages of using an open information structure during the registration process (4)

Answer 3

Descriptions of two benefits of using an open information
structure to include:
* The riders can use the system from their own devices (1)
as the registration system can interact with different
devices / operating systems (1)
* The registration system can interact with payment websites
(1) so payments / entry fees can be taken (1)
* Riders are able to use a range of connection methods (1)
so are not limited to a specific location (1)
* Any other valid suggestion