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1.

What's international business?
- A.
  
  It consists of trades and transactions at a global level.
- B.
  
  It consists of currencies at a global level.
- C.
  
  It consists of modalities and transactions at a global level.
- D.
  
  It consists of credits at a global level.
Correct Answer
A. It consists of trades and transactions at a global level.

Explanation
International business refers to the activities, trades, and transactions that take place between companies and individuals in different countries. It involves conducting business operations on a global scale, such as importing and exporting goods, providing services across borders, and establishing multinational corporations. This answer accurately describes the nature of international business, emphasizing the importance of trades and transactions occurring at a global level.

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What's the other term for personal information?
- A.
  
  Identifiable information
- B.
  
  Personally identifiable information
- C.
  
  Personal Identity
- D.
  
  A person
Correct Answer
B. Personally identifiable information

Explanation
The other term for personal information is personally identifiable information. This refers to any data that can be used to identify an individual, such as their name, address, social security number, or financial information. It is called personally identifiable information because it can be used to personally identify or distinguish one person from another.

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What's pseudonymization?
- A.
  
  It's a European management and de-identification procedure.
- B.
  
  It's a global management and de-identification procedure.
- C.
  
  It's an internet management and de-identification procedure.
- D.
  
  It's a data management and de-identification procedure.
Correct Answer
D. It's a data management and de-identification procedure.

Explanation
Pseudonymization refers to a data management and de-identification procedure. This process involves replacing identifying information with artificial identifiers, known as pseudonyms, to ensure that the data cannot be directly linked to an individual without additional information. Pseudonymization helps protect privacy and comply with data protection regulations by reducing the risk of unauthorized access or misuse of personal data.

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What's anonymisation?
- A.
  
  It's a type of information sanitization whose intent is privacy protection.
- B.
  
  It's a type of information whose intent is privacy protection.
- C.
  
  It's a type of information sanitization whose intent is privacy freedom.
- D.
  
  It's a type of sanitization whose intent is privacy protection.
Correct Answer
A. It's a type of information sanitization whose intent is privacy protection.

Explanation
Anonymisation refers to the process of removing or altering personally identifiable information from data in order to protect the privacy of individuals. This involves sanitizing or de-identifying the information to ensure that it cannot be linked back to specific individuals. The intent of anonymisation is to safeguard privacy by preventing the identification of individuals from the data.

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What's data portability?
- A.
  
  It's a concept to protect users from having their work stored in silos or walled gardens.
- B.
  
  It's a concept to protect users from having their data stored in silos or walled gardens.
- C.
  
  It's a concept to protect users from having their art stored in silos or walled gardens.
- D.
  
  It's a concept to protect users from having their lives stored in silos or walled gardens.
Correct Answer
B. It's a concept to protect users from having their data stored in silos or walled gardens.

Explanation
Data portability is a concept that aims to protect users from having their data stored in silos or walled gardens. Silos or walled gardens refer to closed systems where data is trapped and not easily transferable to other platforms or services. By promoting data portability, users have the ability to move their data between different services, ensuring greater control and flexibility over their personal information. This concept is essential for fostering competition, innovation, and user empowerment in the digital landscape.

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What's a data breach?
- A.
  
  It's the unintentional release of secure or private or confidential information to an untrusted environment.
- B.
  
  It's the intentional release of secure or private or confidential information to an untrusted environment.
- C.
  
  It's the intentional or unintentional release of secure or private or confidential information to an untrusted environment.
- D.
  
  It's the intentional or unintentional release of secure or private or confidential information to an trusted environment.
Correct Answer
C. It's the intentional or unintentional release of secure or private or confidential information to an untrusted environment.

Explanation
The correct answer is "It's the intentional or unintentional release of secure or private or confidential information to an untrusted environment." This answer accurately describes a data breach as the release of sensitive information, whether it is done intentionally or unintentionally, to an untrusted environment. This explanation covers all possible scenarios of how a data breach can occur, making it the most comprehensive and accurate choice.

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What's the other term for Royal assent?
- A.
  
  Sanction
- B.
  
  Action
- C.
  
  Procedure
- D.
  
  Safety
Correct Answer
A. Sanction

Explanation
The other term for Royal assent is "sanction". Royal assent is the formal approval given by a monarch or their representative to a bill that has been passed by the legislature, thereby making it law. "Sanction" refers to the authorization or approval of something, and it is commonly used to describe the act of granting royal assent.

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What's the other term for one stop shop?
- A.
  
  One stop store
- B.
  
  One stop
- C.
  
  One stop commerce
- D.
  
  One stop trade
Correct Answer
A. One stop store

Explanation
The other term for one stop shop is "One stop store". This term refers to a retail establishment or business that offers a wide range of products or services, allowing customers to find everything they need in one place. It emphasizes convenience and efficiency by providing a comprehensive selection of goods or services in a single location.

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What's pseudonymising?
- A.
  
  It's a data management procedure by which personally identifiable information is replaced by pseudonyms.
- B.
  
  It's a de-identification procedure by which personally identifiable information is replaced by pseudonyms.
- C.
  
  It's a data management and de-identification procedure by which personally identifiable information is replaced by pseudonyms.
- D.
  
  It's a data management and identification procedure by which identifiable information is replaced by pseudonyms.
Correct Answer
C. It's a data management and de-identification procedure by which personally identifiable information is replaced by pseudonyms.

Explanation
The correct answer is "It's a data management and de-identification procedure by which personally identifiable information is replaced by pseudonyms." This answer accurately describes pseudonymising as a process that involves both data management and de-identification. It states that personally identifiable information is replaced by pseudonyms, which helps protect individuals' privacy by preventing direct identification.

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What's the National data protection authorities?
- A.
  
  They are authorities tasked with information privacy.
- B.
  
  They are authorities tasked with information.
- C.
  
  They are authorities tasked with data.
- D.
  
  They are authorities tasked with information revealing.
Correct Answer
A. They are authorities tasked with information privacy.

Explanation
The correct answer is "They are authorities tasked with information privacy." National data protection authorities are regulatory bodies responsible for enforcing data protection laws and ensuring that individuals' personal information is handled and processed in a secure and private manner. These authorities play a crucial role in protecting individuals' privacy rights and holding organizations accountable for any breaches or mishandling of personal data.

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