15 Questions
Which of the following best describes data?
A description of things, events, activities, and transactions that are recorded but not organized
What is the main characteristic of information as compared to data?
Referring to data that have been organized so that they have meaning and value
What is the primary difference between data and information?
Data has no meaning or value to the recipient, while information has been organized and given meaning
What is required for data to have meaning?
Processing or providing a context
Which best represents an example of data?
161.2, 175.3, 166.4, 164.7, 169.3
Which term refers to a collection of text, numbers, and symbols with no meaning?
Data
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes data from information?
Meaning
Which of the following best represents an example of data?
List of numbers
What is required for data to have meaning?
Processing or context
Which term refers to data that have been organized to have meaning and value to the recipient?
Information
Which of the following is a characteristic of data that distinguishes it from information?
Data is a collection of text, numbers, and symbols with no meaning
Which of the following best describes the concept of knowledge as discussed in the text?
Knowledge is data that have been organized to have meaning and value to the recipient
Which of the following represents an example of information according to the text?
A, B, C Abdullah, Mohammed
What is required for data to convey any specific meaning as per the text?
Context
Which term refers to a collection of text, numbers, and symbols with no meaning as per the text?
Data
Test your knowledge of the basic concepts in computing and information systems, including data, information, knowledge, computer-based information systems, and the role of the information systems department.
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