Unit 2 - Global Information - Cambridge Technicals IT Level 3 | CSNewbs

This content is based on the OCR Cambridge Technicals 2016 Level 3 IT specification, focusing on the topic of Global Information. The qualification is valid until July 2025.

Learning Objectives (LO):

LO1: Devices & The Internet

• 1.1 - Holders of Information: Discusses entities that hold information.
• 1.2 - Storage Media: Overview of different types of storage media.
• 1.3 - Access & Storage Devices: Looks at devices used for accessing and storing information.
• 1.4 - Internet Connections: Types and characteristics of internet connections.
• 1.5 - WWW Technologies: Technologies that underpin the World Wide Web.
• 1.6 - Information Formats: Various formats information can take.
• 1.7 & 1.8 - Internet Pros & Cons: Advantages and disadvantages of internet use.

LO2: Information Styles & Quality

• 2.1 - Information Styles: Different styles of presenting information.
• 2.2 - Information Classification: Methods of classifying information.
• 2.3 - Quality of Information: Factors influencing the quality of information.
• 2.4 - Information Management: Techniques for managing information efficiently.

LO3: Categories & Analysis

• 3.1 - Data vs. Information: Distinguishing between data and information.
• 3.2 & 3.3 - Information Categories: Categories used for different types of information.
• 3.4 - Stages of Data Analysis: Steps involved in analyzing data.
• 3.5 - Data Analysis Tools: Tools available for analyzing data.
• 3.6 - Information Systems: Overview of information systems and their uses.

LO4: Legislation

• 4.1 - UK Legislation: Key UK laws affecting information technology.
• 4.2 - Global Legislation: International laws and regulations.
• 4.3 - Green IT: Practices for minimizing the environmental impact of IT.

LO5: Flow of Information

• 5.1 - Data Types & Sources: Different data types and their sources.
• 5.2 - Data Flow Diagrams: Visual representations of how data moves through a system.

LO6: Security & Protection

• 6.1 - Security Principles: Fundamental principles of data security.
• 6.2 - Risks: Potential risks to information systems.
• 6.3 - Impacts: Impacts of security breaches.
• 6.4 - Protection Measures: Measures to protect information.
• 6.5 - Physical Protection: Physical means of safeguarding data.
• 6.6 - Logical Protection: Software and logical strategies for data protection.

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This structured overview provides a comprehensive understanding of the different aspects of global information within the context of IT education.