Introduction to Data and Information in IT
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What is data?

  • Mission-critical details for organizational planning
  • Information made meaningful through manipulation
  • A collection of processed facts and figures
  • Raw facts, numbers, letters, and symbols (correct)

    • What type of information relates directly to an organization's mission?

  • Strategic Information (correct)
  • Operational Information
  • Management Information
  • Cost Effective Information

    • How is data different from information?

  • Data includes numbers and symbols, while information does not
  • Data is raw facts, while information is organized and processed data (correct)
  • Data is always correct, while information may be inaccurate
  • Data is only used for daily operations, while information is for long-term planning

    • What is operational information primarily used for?

    <p>Daily details like receipts and payslips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect distinguishes strategic information from other types of information?

    <p>Mission-critical nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of a computer over an adding machine?

    <p>It does not require human operators to press keys for operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the basic operations performed by a computer?

    <p>Performing complex logical reasoning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of computers enables them to perform a wide range of tasks?

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

    What happens once the CPU meets the last instruction 'stop program execution'?

    <p>The program execution halts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes computers from humans?

    <p>Tiredness and lack of concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary capabilities of computers mentioned in the text?

    <p>Ability to exchange information with I/O devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the abilities of a computer mentioned in the text?

    <p>Control error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a benefit of using computers according to the text?

    <p>Easier research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one limitation of computers as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Dependence on prepared instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of feeding data into a computer?

    <p>For processing tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ability does a computer lack according to the text?

    <p>Derive meanings from objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can't a computer correct wrong instructions on its own according to the text?

    <p>It lacks the ability to check itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of computer is designed to be used by individuals?

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

    Which type of computer can handle more data and more input/output than microcomputers?

    <p>Mini computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of computer is suited for performing thousands upon thousands of concurrent transactions?

    <p>Mainframe computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of computer is the fastest and designed for complex operations on large data sets at high speeds?

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

    What is the primary constraint for supercomputers?

    <p>Calculation speed constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of computer deals with problems constrained by input/output and demands reliability above all else?

    <p>Mainframe computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of computer represents data in the form of continuous electrical signals?

    <p>Analog computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of computer encompasses the best features of analog and digital computers?

    <p>Hybrid computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for the well-operability of a computer's entire component according to the text?

    <p>Compatibility to peripherals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of computers can work in all environments?

    <p>General purpose computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of computers can only perform a specified task according to the text?

    <p>Special purpose computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of digital computers according to the text?

    <p>Store and process data in digital form</p> Signup and view all the answers

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