Data and Information Basics

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What is data?

  • Random pieces of information
  • Information that is yet to be processed
  • Known facts that can be recorded and have an implicit meaning (correct)
  • Unstructured collection of details

What are the disadvantages of file-based systems?

  • Centralized data management
  • Improved data processing speed
  • Separation and isolation of data (correct)
  • Enhanced data accessibility

Why were file-based systems an early attempt to computerize manual filing systems?

  • To manage its own data
  • To perform services for users wishing to access information (correct)
  • To cross-reference or process the information in the files
  • To store and retrieve large numbers of items

Where are data that need to be stored found?

<p>Everywhere - in universities, supermarkets, banks, interactive voice response (IVR), etc. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between data and information?

<p>Data is known facts that can be recorded, while information is processed data that has meaning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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