Data and Information Quiz
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What distinguishes data from information?

  • Data can be processed, while information cannot.
  • Data is raw facts, whereas information is processed data. (correct)
  • Data is intangible, but information is tangible.
  • Data is always numerical, while information is always textual.

    • How is data transformed into information?

  • By storing it in a database without any changes.
  • By analyzing it and organizing it into a meaningful format. (correct)
  • By deleting irrelevant data from a dataset.
  • By converting it into a binary code.

    • Which of the following best describes how information becomes valuable?

  • When it is relevant and timely for decision-making. (correct)
  • When it is easy to access and manipulate.
  • When it is stored for long periods without being used.
  • When it is shared among multiple users in a system.

    • What are common characteristics of relevant information?

    <p>Timely, accurate, and directly related to the decision at hand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes good information?

    <p>Information that is concise, accurate, and applicable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does information become valuable?

    <p>When it aids in decision-making and contributes to achieving goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT associated with relevant information?

    <p>Obsolescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered 'good information'?

    <p>Information that is accurate, relevant, and actionable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process is involved in transforming data into information?

    <p>Analyzing and interpreting data to create meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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