CIPS L6M7 Commercial Data Management Exam Practice Test

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Question 1

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 should Henry's next steps be?



Answer : D

Given Henry's focus on data resilience, the next logical step is to complete a Priority Assessment and define Recovery Objectives. This will help identify which data and systems are most at risk and require immediate attention in the Data Resilience Plan. (P.105)


Question 2

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



Answer : D

Data Cube is the correct answer. It sounds wrong because a cube has three dimensions, but in the world of data, a data cube has more than three dimensions. Taxonomy is a way of organizing two-dimensional data. An array is single-dimensional data. Hierarchy is just there to distract and does not relate to data in this context.


Question 3

Which of the following can be used to protect a computer's operating system and hardware and often requires a user to update?



Answer : D

Firmware can be used to protect a computer's operating system and hardware. The requirements for updates depend on the complexity of the device, but most need regular updates. P.200

Domain: 3.2


Question 4

Joe is a Supply Chain Manager at Crunchy Lettuce Incorporated and is responsible for multiple sets of data on aspects of the business, including suppliers, customers, and manufacturing processes. Joe is aware that the integrity of his data is extremely important as, without accurate data, he is unable to plan effectively for future orders and deliveries.

Which of the following are ways in which data integrity can be affected? Select THREE.



Answer : A, B, C

Commission: Data is mistakenly created, such as duplicate records.

Omission: Data is accidentally deleted or not recorded.

Manipulation: Data is changed incorrectly, such as an extra zero added to a value.

Corruption is not included because it refers to data being unreadable or damaged rather than integrity being affected by an internal process. Corrosion refers to metal deterioration and is unrelated to data.


Question 5

The storage of data by a third party is commonly known as what?



Answer : B

This is The Cloud, which may also be called 'cloud computing' or 'cloud storage.' It is commonly used in mobile phones to store data externally rather than on the device itself.


Question 6

Oliver has recently purchased some USB drives for his team. These are small portable storage devices that can hold dat

a. He has sought assurances from the manufacturer that these are safe to use and do not contain viruses. Which of the following should he receive?



Answer : C

The manufacturer should provide evidence that the USB devices have been quality assured prior to purchase. Options A and B are incorrect because these relate to the items being fit for purpose for the next couple of years, rather than ensuring there isn't any virus on them now. Option D is also incorrect because it's possible for viruses to be installed on the device before it's packaged. P.177

Domain: 3.2


Question 7

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 would Procurement's main concern be?



Answer : A

Procurement's primary concern is contractual penalties, as the case study focuses on suppliers and contracts. While delays, lost sales, and customer dissatisfaction are all potential impacts of data disruption, the most immediate risk for procurement is failing to meet contractual obligations. (P.104)


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