Data and Information in Computing

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According to the text, what is the definition of data?

  • Raw facts
  • Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis (correct)
  • Data as processed, stored, or transmitted by a computer
  • The quantities, characters, or symbols on which operations are performed by a computer

According to the text, what is the definition of information?

  • The quantities, characters, or symbols on which operations are performed by a computer
  • Data as processed, stored, or transmitted by a computer
  • Facts provided or learned about something or someone (correct)
  • Raw facts

What is the difference between data and information according to the text?

  • Data is raw facts, while information is data with context (correct)
  • Data is facts provided or learned about something or someone, while information is raw facts
  • Data is facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis, while information is data as processed, stored, or transmitted by a computer
  • Data is the quantities, characters, or symbols on which operations are performed by a computer, while information is raw facts

Which department is associated with the definition of data and information in the text?

<p>Information Technology Department (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how are data and information stored and transmitted by a computer?

<p>In the form of electrical signals and recorded on magnetic, optical, or mechanical recording media (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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