Question 1

Data Processing includes which of the following steps?

Options :

A : Acquisition

B : Reporting

C : Controlling

D : Processing

E : Storing

Answer: A,B,D,E

Question 2

When comparing Business Intelligence (BI) with Data Analytics, select ALL characteristics of Analytics

Options :

A : Uses structured and unstructured data types

B : Answers questions such as who and how many?

C : Restricted to structured and semi-structured data

D : Uses visual methods such as dashboards

E : Data is purely limited to historical information

F :

Uses methods such as predictive modelling

G : Data is historical, real time and about the future

Answer: A,F,G

Question 3

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

Options :

A : The GPO can result in cost savings for the organisation due to aggregate spending

B : The GPO is a third party who can host data on behalf of members, thus reducing the risk of hacking

C : The GPO takes on the burden of checking suppliers' security policies and procedures

D : The GPO provides training on cyber security to public sector organisations

Answer: C

Question 4

Wiggles Ltd works closely with a supplier called Waggles Incorporated. They are considering a merger but this is not yet public knowledge. The CEOs of each organisation have acknowledged the risk of cyber security in relation to the negotiation and have decided to restrict communications between the organisations on the matter to only a few select individuals. What form of cyber threat does this reduce?

Options :

A : Installation of malware on hardware devices

B : Social engineering and phishing

C : Spreading of rumours

D : Denial of service

Answer: B

Question 5

It is important for all Procurement and Supply Chain professionals to use Big Data in order to create efficiencies. Is this statement TRUE?

Options :

A : Yes - Big Data can save procurement and supply chain functions money in the long term

B : Yes - any organisation that refuses to use Big Data will be left behind and be unable to compete

C : No - not all businesses are able to support the use of Big Data

D : No - Big Data can lead to job losses and therefore should be avoided

Answer: C