L6M7 Questions – Truly Beneficial For Your CIPS Exam (Updated 85 Questions) [Q51-Q74]

Q51. Fluffy Pillows Ltd has recently expanded its operations and has hired more staff. These staff will work remotely and because of this Fluffy Pillows Ltd is in need of buying and upgrading their IT systems. The CEO of Fluffy Pillows is examining the security of currently held data in preparation for the expansion and has recently completed a document which looks into what data is stored where and what the consequences would be if this data were to be stolen or corrupted. In his research he has found multiple data entries for the same information, which he believes could lead to inaccuracies in data reporting. He is also concerned that the data isn’t being stored securely and is unsure whether he should retain some of the confidential personal details on employees who have left the business. He has decided that along with the introduction of new systems it is important that all members of staff at Fluffy Pillows are aware of the responsibilities of storing data correctly and the risks of cyber attacks.
What should the CEO do with his wider team?

Q52. Green Pants Ltd has a lot of sensitive data around their unique designs for pants. Daniela, one of the designers, has noticed there is a weakness in their IT system, which means that data may be accessible to people outside the company. She would like the company to invest in software that can hide or disguise the data so that if it is ever stolen, the designs of the pants are not readable to others. What software is Daniela requesting?

Q53. Which of the following is an example of a data-enhanced product?

Q54. Donkey Logistics Ltd is transitioning into the digital era and is looking to implement technology that can track the location of deliveries when they are en route to customers. Which of the following is able to store a high-volume data set which can be read by a hand-held device?

Q55. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) were created by which International Body?

Q56. The speed at which data can be transferred and accessed over the internet is known as … ?

Q57. Data integrity refers to which two characteristics of data?

Q58. Which of the following statements about Big Data are true? Select ALL that apply.

Q59. Data Processing includes which of the following steps?

Q60. In order to increase security at the Local Council building, the Local Council has decided to implement biometrics. What employee information would be required for this to be implemented?

Q61. What are the three size characteristics of ‘Big Data’? Select THREE.

Q62. Which of the following is an International Standard in Security Management Systems?

Q63. Bruno is the newly appointed Head of Operations of a manufacturing organisation based in Coventry that makes children’s toys. The company was established in 1958 and has many years of records of toys sold. Some of the early records are paper-based, but data from the 1990s onwards is computer-based. Bruno believes that as the company acquired the data legally, it should be stored in the office and can be used for marketing purposes. Is this true?

Q64. Bob is the CEO of Big Leaf Company and has a lot of sensitive data on his phone. The IT department has advised Bob he should increase his security measures to protect unwanted people accessing his phone, which he often leaves on his desk when he goes to Board Meetings. Which of the following would be most useful to Bob?

Q65. Henry is the Head of IT at Purple Rain Ltd and is presenting a case to the Senior Leadership Team to ask for more investment in the company’s IT strategy. Henry believes the company has an issue with data resilience and is asking for more money to be invested in this. He has completed a Business Impact Assessment (BIA) to better understand what data the company holds. Jon is the Head of Procurement and has listened intently to Henry’s presentation. He has decided to go back to his department and complete a thorough risk assessment, as he is aware his team holds a lot of data on suppliers and contracts. The CEO of Purple Rain, Roger Nelson, has asked Henry about next steps in order to protect the company from further risks associated with the IT strategy. Data is currently stored on servers located at Purple Rain’s Headquarters. The server room is locked at all times of the day and is only accessible to staff members who have a key. The building itself is extremely secure with CCTV systems located both inside the server room and outside it. However, the server room is prone to overheating.
What is the biggest risk to the data?

Q66. Which of the following uses data with more than three dimensions?

Q67. Mo works in the finance department of Bubble Bear Ltd and is responsible for paying invoices to suppliers. He is conscious that the data he receives may include errors, omissions, and duplications. He wants to use IT to check the integrity of the data, as manual tests are time-consuming.
What action should Mo take?

Q68. Which of the following is a human risk in cybersecurity? Select ALL that apply.

Q69. Jumping Cucumbers Ltd is a food manufacturing organisation that uses Internet of Things (IoT) devices in production processes. Mohammed is the head of IT at the company and is considering ways of reducing the risks of technology security breaches. Which of the following would reduce the risks for his devices?

Q70. What is the name given to the process of producing data about something that was not previously available?

Q71. Jamila is the Head of Procurement at Big Smiles Ltd. A few years ago, e-procurement systems were introduced, which has led to huge efficiency and transparency gains for the organisation. The tools that Jamila’s team use include a PO system and supplier KPI monitoring system, which are accessed through a web portal. Which of the following statements are true?

Q72. Which of the following is a type of firewall?

Q73. In relation to cyber security, what would be the benefit of a public sector organisation joining a Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO)?

Q74. At Local Council B, data is monitored extremely closely due to its sensitive nature. A method has been put in place that provides evidence that a user has carried out an action on the IT system.
For example, if an employee changes the end date of a contract with a supplier, this change is time-stamped with their name against the modification. This provides Local Council B with visibility over its data and users’ actions.
What is the name given to this type of control?