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Digital disruption
Term Y12 Secure Software Architecture
Definition
Change caused when new technology transforms how an industry or society works, often overturning existing businesses.
Example: Ride-sharing apps disrupted taxis.
Found in: syllabus, sample exam and familiarisation guidelines, school notes.
Where it is used in the test
Syllabus area: Y12 Secure Software Architecture.
Question types it can appear in
- Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
- Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.
- Extended response: Use it as a supporting point linked to the stimulus.
No past question in this bank is linked to this term yet. It can still be tested through the question types above.
Study links
- Flashcard: Digital disruption in Secure Software Architecture (Year 12) · study that set
- Memorise: Describe the benefits of developing secure software
- Notes: Evaluate the social, ethical and legal issues and ramifications that affect people and… (Secure Software Architecture (Year 12))
- Notes: Regulatory compliance and legal issues (Secure Software Architecture (Year 12))
- Notes: Skeleton: Assess/Discuss social, ethical and legal issues of secure software (5-6 marks) (Secure Software Architecture (Year 12))
How to use it in an answer
A model sentence
“Change caused when new technology transforms how an industry or society works, often overturning existing businesses.” Then apply it: Ride-sharing apps disrupted taxis.
In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.
Command words used with it
No linked question shows the command word for this term. Across the past short answer and extended response questions in this bank the words used most are: Explain, Outline, Describe, Compare, Classify, Analyse. Check the actual word in your question.
Technique for the question types
- Multiple choice: Read all four options, rule out wrong ones, pick one; no penalty for guessing so never leave blank.
- Short answer: One clear point per mark, use the stimulus and course terms, and answer the command word.
- Extended response: Plan with the command word, give a judgement or explanation supported by named details from the stimulus, use course terms and cover both sides when asked.
Common mistakes
- Use the term exactly as the syllabus words it, then link it to the scenario in the question; the 2025 feedback repeatedly rewards using the stimulus.
- Answer the command word: outline gives main points only, explain gives a reason or cause, discuss gives both sides.
Related terms
Same group in the syllabus: Benefits of collaboration (secure development) · Benefits to an enterprise of secure development · Social, ethical and legal issues · Employment (impact) · Copyright · Intellectual property · Programmed backup · Software development steps for secure code (order) · SQL injection · General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)