Section A EXAM

• Information Formats:

  Text:

  Examples - Website content, pupil list

  Advantages - Easy to understand, searchable

  Disadvantages - Can be time-consuming to read large amounts
• Information Formats:

  Images:

  Examples - Photos of woodland sites, activity pictures

  Advantages - Engaging, clear representation of information

  Disadvantages - Limited detail to information
• Information Formats:

  Videos:

  Examples - Website activities, live stream

  Advantages - Engaging, contains movement and sound

  Disadvantages - Large file size, requires internet connection
• Information Formats:

  Forms:

  Examples - Online booking forms, pupil list

  Advantages - Structures data collection, easy to input and store

  Disadvantages - Repetitive for users to use
• Data Types:

  Text:

  Examples - Pupil names, activity descriptions

  Description - Alphabetical characters and symbols (letters, numbers, punctuation).
• Data Types:

  Numeric:

  Example - Dates, deposit amount

  Description - Numbers used for calculation and counting
• Data Types:

  Boolean:

  Examples - Yes/No options on forms

  Description - True/False values
• Information Styles and Classifications:

  Alphanumeric:

  Example - Pupil list (names, ages)

  Description - Combination of letters and numbers
• Information Styles and Classifications:

  Numeric:

  Examples - Dates available for courses

  Description - Numbers only
• Information Styles and Classifications:

  Audio:

  Examples - Video commentary

  Description - Spoken information
• Information Styles and Classifications:

  Visual:

  Example - Photos of woodland site

  Description - Images that convey information
• Importance of good quality information:

  • Accurate information ensures courses run smoothly, (correct dates and activities).
  • Clear information avoids confusion for organizers (booking processes and risk assessments).
  • Up-to-date information builds trust with parents and schools (latest safety information).
• Legislation:

  General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  Impact on PHBC - Protects personal data of pupils (names, allergies, passwords).

  Actions to comply - Secure storage of pupil data, clear privacy policy, right for parents to access and delete data.
• Legislation:

  Data and Communications Regulations (2018):

  Impact on PHBC - Protects users from harmful online content

  Actions to comply - Age-appropriate content on website, monitor inappropriate comments on live stream.
• Logical and Physical Protection Measures:

  Username and Password:

  Example - Organizers log in to secure area of website.

  Description - Restricts access to authorized users.
• Logical and Physical Protection Measures:

  Encryption:

  Example - Used for secure online payment system.

  Description - Scrambles data to prevent unauthorized access.
• Logical and Physical Protection Measures:

  Firewalls:

  Examples - Protects PHBC from cyber-attacks.

  Description - Filters incoming and outgoing traffic from block threats.
• Logical and Physical Protection Measures:

  Secure WiFi:

  Examples - Prevents unauthorized access to the live stream.

  Description - Encrypted wireless connection for live stream.
• Logical and Physical Protection Measures:

  Backups:

  Examples - Backups of pupil information secured securely.

  Description - Regular copies of data in case of system failure.
• Information Storage:

  Database:

  Description - Stores structured data.

  Advantages - Efficient searching, sorting and reporting.

  Disadvantages - Requires technical expertise to manage.
• Information Storage:

  Web Server:

  Description - Stores website content.

  Advantages - Accessible from anywhere with internet connection.

  Disadvantages - Vulnerable to cyber attacks if not secure.
• Information Storage:

  Tablets:

  Description - Portable device for live stream.

  Advantages - Convenient for staff to use on-site.

  Disadvantages - Limited storage capacity compared to a server.