BCS Exam PDP9 Topic 7 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's PDP9 exam

Question #: 11
Topic #: 7

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What are Information Society Services'? Select the INCORRECT answer

AA service provided for remuneration, by electronic means, at distance to an individual that has requested it.

BAn electronic information service provided to individuals but paid for solely by advertising

CBusiness to business online networking sites

DInformation services provided by non-profit or government organisations with no remuneration

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Suggested Answer: D

Information society services (ISS) are defined in Article 4(25) of the UK GDPR as ''any service normally provided for remuneration, at a distance, by electronic means and at the individual request of a recipient of services''. This means that ISS are online services that are paid for, either by the user or by another source of income, such as advertising or sponsorship, and that are provided without the parties being physically present, using electronic equipment for the transmission and reception of data, and upon the request of the user. Examples of ISS include apps, programs, websites, search engines, social media platforms, online marketplaces, content streaming services, online games, and any other online services that offer goods or services to users over the internet. Therefore, options A, B and C are correct examples of ISS, as they meet the criteria of the definition. However, option D is not a correct example of ISS, as it does not involve any remuneration for the service provider. Information services provided by non-profit or government organisations with no remuneration are not considered ISS under the UK GDPR, unless they compete with other ISS on the market.Reference:

UK GDPR, Article 4(25)4

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by Cory at Apr 09, 2024, 07:48 PM

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Kristofer

5 months ago

I guess we have a variety of opinions on this question. It's important to consider different perspectives to find the correct answer.

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Lilli

5 months ago

That's an interesting perspective. I agree with user Onita, answer B seems to be the most likely incorrect option.

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Onita

5 months ago

I see your point, but I think the correct answer is B, as services paid solely by advertising may not be considered Information Society Services.

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Gary

5 months ago

I disagree, I believe the incorrect answer is C, business to business online networking sites do fall under Information Society Services.

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Angella

5 months ago

I think the correct answer is D, because non-profit or government organizations can also provide information services for free.

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Lynelle

5 months ago

What are Information Society Services'? Select the INCORRECT answer.

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Cassi

5 months ago

I think the incorrect answer is D) Information services provided by non-profit or government organizations with no remuneration.

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Ashleigh

5 months ago

I believe that falls under Information Society Services as well.

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Kristofer

6 months ago

That's correct. But what about business to business online networking sites?

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Desmond

6 months ago

I agree, but I also think it includes electronic information services paid for solely by advertising.

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Kristofer

7 months ago

I think Information Society Services are services provided for remuneration by electronic means.

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Tomoko

7 months ago

Haha, yeah, it's almost as if the exam writer is trying to be a trickster. 'Oh, you thought you had it all figured out, didn't you? Well, let's see if you can spot the outlier!'

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Phuong

6 months ago

The correct one is C) Business to business online networking sites

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Lorrie

6 months ago

I think that's the incorrect answer

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Noemi

6 months ago

D) Information services provided by non-profit or government organisations with no remuneration

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Jerrod

7 months ago

You know, I'm surprised they're even including that option. It's like they're trying to catch us out with something that's clearly not an Information Society Service.

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Shannan

7 months ago

Absolutely, option D is the incorrect answer here. The other options all involve some form of remuneration, whether it's direct payment or through advertising.

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Merlyn

7 months ago

Hmm, option D looks like the odd one out to me. Services provided by non-profit or government organizations with no remuneration don't seem to fit the definition of Information Society Services.

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Shad

7 months ago

I agree. We need to look for the answer that doesn't match the criteria of being a service provided for remuneration, by electronic means, and at a distance.

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Arlean

8 months ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. The key here is to identify the option that doesn't fit the definition of Information Society Services.

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