Questions and Answers
What are the characteristics of an information management system?
Data, Information, Records, and an organized process of managing them.
What types of records are generally managed in an information management system?
Purchase requisitions, invoices, pay records, minutes of meetings, reports, letters, and memoranda.
Which of the following are personal records? (Select all that apply)
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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The organized and systematic control of records from creation to __________ is known as records management.
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Which of the following represents the steps in the information cycle? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Records and Information Management
- Records encompass various document types, including purchase requisitions, invoices, pay records, meeting minutes, reports, letters, and memoranda.
- Personal records maintained by individuals include birth certificates, identification cards, passports, and personal letters.
- The records management life cycle illustrates the systematic control of records, spanning from their creation to eventual disposal.
Characteristics of an Information Management System
- Data refers to the raw input processed by individuals and technologies.
- Information is data that has been transformed for practical use, with hard copy indicating paper storage and soft copy referring to electronic formats.
- Information plays a crucial role in the functioning of individuals, businesses, educational institutions, and governments and is required to be user-friendly, secure, and cost-effective.
- Records serve as evidence supporting the information.
- An Information Management System is a structured process involving data, information, and records.
Components of an Information Management System
- Essential components include:
- Ideas
- Data
- Management (reports and memos)
- Records
- Letters
Information Cycle
- Key stages in the information cycle involve:
- Storing information
- Retrieving information
- Using information
- Transporting information
- Collecting information
- Destroying information
- Returning information
Steps in the Information Cycle
- Collecting necessary information needed for tasks or decisions.
- Using the gathered information effectively.
- Retaining vital information for future reference.
- Storing information appropriately for accessibility.
- Retrieving information quickly when required.
- Transporting retrieved information efficiently to the requester.
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Learn about the characteristics of an information management system, the duties of a records management clerk, and how to maintain a records management system.
