Information Systems IA Lecture 1 Quiz
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What is the main difference between data and information?

  • Data is static, while information is dynamic.
  • Data is raw and unprocessed, while information is processed and organized. (correct)
  • Data is only useful for decision-making, while information has no practical value.
  • Data is always in numerical form, while information is always textual.

Which of the following best describes the characteristics of valuable information?

  • Valuable information is always in raw form.
  • Valuable information is unorganized and meaningless.
  • Valuable information is static and unchangeable.
  • Valuable information comes in qualitative and quantitative formats. (correct)

What defines information according to the text?

  • Information is meaningless data.
  • Information is a set of unprocessed data.
  • Information is data that has been converted into a more useful form. (correct)
  • Information is data that has been manipulated for misinterpretation.

Why does data need to be converted into information?

<p>To give it value and make it comprehensible for decision-making. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the example provided about McDonald's data, what type of data do they have on the monthly sales of products?

<p>Both qualitative and quantitative data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the relationship between data and information?

<p>Data is transformed into valuable information through processing. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the text?

<p>To describe how to make decisions on advertising spend (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between data and information described in the text?

<p>Data is raw and not useful, while information is transformed and meaningful (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT identified as a characteristic of valuable information in the text?

<p>Information should be easy to understand and interpret (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is not useful for making decisions?

<p>Raw data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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