ARM1505
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO. 687886
DUE DATE: 14 APRIL 2025
, ARM1505
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number: 687886
Due Date: 14 April 2025
Electronic Records Management
Table of Contents
QUESTION 1 .................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Defining the terms “data,” “record,” and “electronic record” (10 Marks) ...... 4
1.1.1 Data ................................................................................................................. 4
1.1.2 Record ............................................................................................................ 4
1.1.3 Electronic Record .......................................................................................... 4
1.2 Attributes, Characteristics, and Metadata Associated with Records (15
Marks) ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Attributes of Records .................................................................................... 5
1.2.2 Characteristics of Records ........................................................................... 5
1.2.3 Metadata Associated with Records .............................................................. 6
QUESTION 2: Advantages and Disadvantages of Electronic Records (25 Marks) .. 6
1. Advantages of Electronic Records ....................................................................... 7
1.1 Easy Access and Retrieval .............................................................................. 7
1.2 Efficient Storage and Space Saving ................................................................ 7
1.3 Improved Security and Access Control .......................................................... 7
1.4 Cost-Effectiveness and Environmental Benefits ........................................... 7
1.5 Easy Backup and Disaster Recovery .............................................................. 8
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO. 687886
DUE DATE: 14 APRIL 2025
, ARM1505
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number: 687886
Due Date: 14 April 2025
Electronic Records Management
Table of Contents
QUESTION 1 .................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Defining the terms “data,” “record,” and “electronic record” (10 Marks) ...... 4
1.1.1 Data ................................................................................................................. 4
1.1.2 Record ............................................................................................................ 4
1.1.3 Electronic Record .......................................................................................... 4
1.2 Attributes, Characteristics, and Metadata Associated with Records (15
Marks) ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Attributes of Records .................................................................................... 5
1.2.2 Characteristics of Records ........................................................................... 5
1.2.3 Metadata Associated with Records .............................................................. 6
QUESTION 2: Advantages and Disadvantages of Electronic Records (25 Marks) .. 6
1. Advantages of Electronic Records ....................................................................... 7
1.1 Easy Access and Retrieval .............................................................................. 7
1.2 Efficient Storage and Space Saving ................................................................ 7
1.3 Improved Security and Access Control .......................................................... 7
1.4 Cost-Effectiveness and Environmental Benefits ........................................... 7
1.5 Easy Backup and Disaster Recovery .............................................................. 8
