Unit 2 LO6

Question 1

What is an example of risk in data management?

Answer 1

Unauthorised or unintended access to data

Examples include espionage and poor information security policy.

Question 2

What can cause accidental loss of data?

Answer 2

Human error and equipment failure

These are common factors leading to data loss.

Question 3

What is intentional destruction of data?

Answer 3

Destruction caused by a computer virus or targeted malicious attack

This type of risk is often linked to cyber threats.

Question 4

What does intentional tampering with data include?

Answer 4

Fraudulent activity and hacking

These actions compromise the integrity of data.

Question 5

What should a report on data breaches include?

Answer 5

Type of risk, name of holder of information, classification of information, date of news report, description of what went wrong, and prosecution status

Including all these elements provides a comprehensive overview of the breach.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: The classification of information affected can be _______.

Answer 6

[sensitive, personal, public]

Question 7

What are physical protection measures in data security?

Answer 7

Measures that protect the physical assets of data storage

These may include locks, security cameras, and access control systems.

Question 8

What are logical protections in data security?

Answer 8

Measures that protect data through software and protocols

Examples include firewalls, encryption, and access controls.

Question 9

True or False: Accidental loss of data is always due to malicious intent.

Answer 9

False

Accidental loss typically results from human error or equipment failure.