pre-release

• what different information formats does PHBC currently use?

  dynamic web pages on their website and streamed videos on their website and a live stream of a talent show on the final evening of each course.
• what are the advantages for PHBC of using dynamic web pages on their website?

  shows their personal content

  allows pupils to interact with the website for example watch the videos on how to complete certain activities.
• what are the disadvantages of using dynamic web pages on PHBC's website?

  they are harder to code

  they are more vulnerable to security attacks

  a higher chance of things going wrong

  In order for the videos on the website to be watched there must be an internet connection
• what are the advantages for PHBC of using streamed videos on their website?

  the videos don't need to be fully downloaded before watching

  if subtitles are available on videos than death/hearing impaired users can still watch
• what are the disadvantages for PHBC of using streamed videos on their website?

  requires a constant network connection

  requires high bandwidth

  may take long for longer videos to load.
• what information classifications are used by PHBC?

  sensitive data, private data and personal data
• what information styles is PHBC using?

  tables and spreadsheets, video, text, graphics, audio and Boolean.
• what data types do PHBC use?

  quantitative and qualitative data
• what legislation is used by PHBC?

  privacy and electronic communications regulations 2003, data protection act 1998 and the equality act 2011
• what types of logical protection measures is PHBC currently using?

  password protection given the organiser when a course is booked.
• what logical protection measures could PHBC use ?

  tiered levels of access to data

  firewalls

  anti-malware

  encryption of data
• what physical protection methods could PHBC use?


  locks on doors/keypads

  biometrics

  security staff

  backup regularly

  store backups off-site

  location of devices- prevent damage from floods
• what types of information access and storage devices are PHBC currently using?

  handheld devices and portable devices
• what are the disadvantages of using handheld devices?

  their small size limits the space for a powerful processor/increased memory. no cooling system. relies on battery power. increased chance of getting lost, damaged or stolen.
• what are the disadvantages of using portable devices?

  low processing power and smaller memory/storage capacity. reliant on their battery power- only a few hours.
• what are the advantages of using handheld devices?

  light and portable- easily carried. runs on battery power allowing freedom of movement.
• what are the advantages of using portable devices?

  light and portable- easily transported. runs on battery power so can work without a power outlet. more powerful and versatile than handheld devices.