Data And Information - SS1 ICT Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is data?
Processed information
Organized facts
Raw facts and figures
Meaningful context
Which term refers to data that has been processed and given meaning?
Raw data
Processed data
Information
Contextual data
What is the primary difference between data and information?
Data is organized, while information is raw.
Data lacks context, while information provides context.
Data is used for decision-making, while information is for record-keeping.
Data and information are the same concepts.
Which term requires interpretation to become understandable?
Data
Information
Context
Processed data
What is the purpose of information?
To serve as raw facts and figures
To be the foundation for generating data
To remain unorganized for future analysis
To provide context and meaning for decision-making
Which of the following is an example of information?
A list of random numbers
Raw sensor readings
A report summarizing quarterly sales
Uncategorized database entries
How is data transformed into information?
By keeping it raw and unprocessed
By organizing it in a random order
Through processing, summarization, and contextualization
By converting it into visual graphics only
What is the relationship between data and information?
Data and information are unrelated concepts.
Data is a type of information.
Information is a type of data.
Data is processed to become information.
Which term is more useful for decision-making and analysis?
Raw data
Unorganized data
Processed data
Context-free information
What does information provide that data does not?
Raw facts
Interpretation
Lack of context
Unorganized structure