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What is a on-line / paper based data capture form Can you give an example where each are used? Automated data capture systems are used around us on a day to day basis, can you give examples for the following: Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) How the following factors can affect the choice of method: Nature of information to be collected e.g. environmental conditions, location of information Online Data Capture Form Paper Based Data Capture Form Barcode readers Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) Cost Availability Ease of use Data security

Data Capture forms Why is it important to effectively design data capture forms? Hilton hotel has asked you to create a new online booking form for customers. On the right hand side, design your data capture form based on the following requirements of the hotel: What is validation and can you give an example where its important to use validation in data capture forms Remember to note any validation methods e.g. Dropdown box Date range Input Mask Validation rules First name Middle Name Surname Date of Arrival Date of departure Number of rooms Number of guests Address 1 Address 2 Town City County Post Code Type of room

Different file formats are used in everyday computing. Are you able to identify the different file types and their uses? Proprietary formats: Why would you use this program? Program Name: Why would you use this program? Program Name: Why would you use this program? Program Name: Why would you use this program? Program Name: Why would you use this program? Program Name: Why would you use this program? Program Name:.XLS /.XLSX.fla

Different file formats are used in everyday computing. Are you able to identify the different file types and their uses? Open Source formats: Why would you use this program? Program Name: Why would you use this program? Program Name: Why would you use this program? Program Name: Why would you use this program? Program Name: Why would you use this program? Program Name: Why would you use this program? Program Name:

Data storage technologies Local and removable media Advantages of this method Disadvantages of this method USB hard drive (large and portable) Optical Disks (DVD’s, CD’S Local Hard disks and Solid State Drives (SSD) Network Attached Storage (NAS) Advantages of this method Disadvantages of this method Advantages of this method Disadvantages of this method Advantages of this method Disadvantages of this method

Data storage technologies Remote Storage Advantages of this method Disadvantages of this method Offsite data storage (Wide Area Network) Cloud Storage e.g. Sky Drive, Dropbox Advantages of this method Disadvantages of this method Cloud Storage

Security measures to be used when storing data (e.g. individual files or folders) Access Rights / Permissions Encrypting files Usernames and Passwords Measures to secure Physical Methods to prevent loss

Comparing the advantages and disadvantages of data transfer methods Wireless Wired Data transferring methods

Comparing the advantages and disadvantages of data transfer methods 4g 3g Mobile Data Transition

With new technologies that are being created, it means users can remotely access information. Explain why the following would be an advantage to a office worker or a salesman who travels as part of their work. Peer to peer file sharing has been in the media a lot recently. Outline below what is peer to peer file sharing and the impact this has had to the music industry in particular. What are the risks of connecting to your data outside a Local Area Network (LAN)? Internet & cloud based storage What devices can this person use to access their ? What devices can this person use to access their internet & cloud based storage? Give examples of how to avoid these issues (data encryption?)

How can the following factors affect the choice of method: File sizeTransfer speed User needsFuture- proofing and data security

How can the following affect data transfer speed BandwidthRouter Technology

How can the following affect the appropriate optimization of electronic files Download SpeedsQuality of product

Different Backup Methods of different users needs. A home user needs to backup his files on his laptop. A large family needs to backup their work which is on 3 different laptops and 1 laptop. A small company which employees 5 members of staff needs to preform regular backups weekly. Each computer only has internet access and no network. A school with over a 1000 pupils needs to preform a daily backup. Method: USB Stick Memory: 4gb Cost: £10 Method: Large external hard drive Memory: 1000gb (1TB) Cost: £60 Method: Cloud based storage Memory: 1000gb Cost: £50 PER 1000GB/ Month Method: Large Network Attached Storage (NAS) Memory: 1000gb Cost £300

Back-up frequency Why is backup frequency so important? What are the disadvantages of backing up a large organisation's files every night? Automated versus manual systems What are the advantages of a automated backup system What are the risks when a company uses manual backup systems? Archiving Why do organisations archive someone’s files once they leave the company? What are the disadvantages of archiving someone's work every time they leave the company? Tip: Use each of the following operating systems only ONCE! Windows, OS X, Android, Linux

How do the following factors can affect the choice of method: Cost Ease of use Availability Data security