STU is a government funded university in Country V. The senior management team of STU uses the 3 E's approach (Economy. Efficiency and Effectiveness) to evaluate the performance of the university and to set performance measures.
Which of the following measures would be categorised as a measure of the 'Effectiveness' of STU, based upon the 3 E's approach?

• A. Average class size.
• B. Lecturer to student ratio.
• C. Expenditure per department.
• D. Percentage of students leaving STU with a first class degree.

BCD manufactures a well known breakfast cereal, the 'Weetyflake'. As a result of a steady slow down in the market growth of this product in its home country in the last five years, BCD is considering a number of possible strategic directions.
Select the label which best describes each of the strategic directions being considered by BCD.

'Big data' refers to datasets whose size is beyond the ability of typical database software tools to capture, store, manage and analyse.
Which of the following statements is NOT a valid statement regarding 'big data'?

• A. As technology advances over time, the size of datasets that qualify as 'big data' will also increase.
• B. Sufficient analytical and managerial talent is available to exploit the opportunities associated with 'big data'.
• C. 'Big data' will require the right infrastructure, incentives and safeguards to address public concerns.
• D. The definition of 'big data' can vary by sector, depending on the software tools and dataset sizes common to a particular industry.

BCA is a long established international airline. Which of the following represent Threats to BCA's business?
(Choose all that apply.)

• A. A sudden increase in international terrorism.
• B. A shortage of trained pilots in BCA.
• C. A substantial rise in the price of oil.
• D. Greater popularity of long-haul holidays.
• E. A higher level of private car ownership.

JKL is a bank with a large number of personal customers.
A member of staff has reported their loss of a portable electronic storage device to his line manager.
The portable electronic storage device contains customer account details, including secure information such as personal login details to access personal accounts. JKL has a clear policy that forbids staff from downloading customer data on to portable electronic storage devices.
It would be difficult for a member of the public to access the information on the device.
Which of the following would you advise JKL to do?

• A. Wait for customers to query unusual transactions and refund any money they have lost.
• B. Retain the staff member and monitor them secretly to establish whether they are engaged in a fraud.
• C. Notify all customers of the loss and advise them to monitor their accounts for unusual transactions.
• D. Let the staff member explain why they downloaded data before deciding on their dismissal.