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Data, Information, and Knowledge Quiz

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Which term refers to raw facts?

Process

Knowledge

Data (correct)

Information

What is the main purpose of a Transaction Processing System (TPS)?

To fulfill the basic needs of record keeping of an organization (correct)

To provide fast, accurate communication and collaboration within and among organizations

To automate both semiautomatic business processes and manual tasks

To store huge amounts of information in an easy-to-access, yet small space

What is the function of hardware in an information system?

Perform input, processing, and output activities (correct)

Interpret vast amounts of data quickly and efficiently

Manage, run, program, and maintain the system

Connect computers and equipment in a building, around the country, and around the world

What does software govern in a computer system?

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What does telecommunications involve?

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Data and Information Systems

Data refers to raw facts, which are unorganized and unprocessed pieces of information.

Transaction Processing System (TPS)

The main purpose of a TPS is to collect, store, and process data generated by an organization's transactions, such as sales, purchases, and inventory changes.

Hardware in Information Systems

The function of hardware in an information system is to provide the physical components necessary to support the storage, processing, and communication of data, such as computers, servers, and networking devices.

Software in Computer Systems

Software governs the operation of computer hardware, controlling how it functions and providing instructions for processing data.

Telecommunications

Telecommunications involves the transmission and reception of data, voice, and video signals over long distances through various electronic means, such as phone lines, fiber optics, and wireless networks.

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Test your understanding of data, information, knowledge, hardware, software, and databases with this quiz. Explore the concepts of raw facts, organized facts, processes, awareness, and computer equipment.