CIPS Commercial Data Management L6M7 Exam Practice Test

Zach is the Head of Procurement at a super secret military base. He does not want anyone outside of the base to know what he is procuring or which suppliers he uses as this information could be critical to national defence. He is aware that cyber criminals may be interested in stealing this information so he has decided to disconnect critical machines and systems from the internet. What is this approach to data security known as?

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?

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 that 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.

How can Fluffy Pillows ensure data is accessible for the new staff members who work from home?

Data Processing includes which of the following steps?

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

What are the three size characteristics of 'Big Data'? Select THREE.

A person who enters into another person's computer via illegal means for personal gain, for example to steal data which will benefit them personally, is known as what?