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3.6 - Information Systems
Exam Board:
OCR
Specification:
2016 - Unit 2
Information systems, such as structured databases, can be defined primarily as either 'open' or 'closed'.
Open Information Systems
Closed Information Systems
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This type of system can interact with other information systems (e.g. another database) to exchange data, even from different platforms (types of computers).​
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Because it is open it is more at risk of data loss and/or hacking.
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This type of system is private and cannot exchange data with other systems.
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Access is limited but it is much more secure than an open system.
Questo's Questions
3.6 - Information Systems:
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1. Compare and contrast open and closed information systems. [4]
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