Data vs Information Quiz
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Which characteristic of useful information emphasizes that the contents of a report must serve a purpose?

  • Timeliness
  • Completeness
  • Accuracy
  • Relevance (correct)
  • In the context of information processing, what is the key factor for determining the usefulness of information?

  • Relevance of information (correct)
  • Physical form of information
  • Source of information
  • Age of information
  • Why is ensuring timeliness of information critical in decision-making processes?

  • To protect the data from being accessed
  • To guarantee the physical form of the data
  • To make sure the information is accurate
  • To ensure data is never older than the action it supports (correct)
  • Which task involves the permanent removal of obsolete or redundant records from the database?

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

    What is the role of the information system in presenting reports to users?

    <p>Supporting user decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is summarization an important characteristic of useful information?

    <p>To present information concisely and effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of efficient data collection procedures?

    <p>To reduce data redundancy and inconsistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of data redundancy in information systems?

    <p>Overloaded facilities and reduced efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of data processing in information systems?

    <p>To produce actionable information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most elemental piece of potentially useful data in a database?

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

    What is the primary difference between data and information?

    <p>Data is raw, while information is processed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of database management in information systems?

    <p>To provide organized access to financial and nonfinancial data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of an information system?

    <p>To provide information that triggers user action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between data and information?

    <p>Data is raw, while information is processed to trigger action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome when an information system fails to provide actionable information?

    <p>The system serves no purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of information in decision making?

    <p>It reduces uncertainty, allowing for decision making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of data for most organizations?

    <p>External financial transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome when a user takes no action based on information?

    <p>The user has made a conscious decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

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