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Understanding Data as a Valuable Resource

Understanding Data as a Valuable Resource

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What is an example of a white-collar worker?

Pharmacist

In which field is the ONCOLOG system commonly used?

Medicine

What is the purpose of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

Managing electronic databases

Which of the following is a DBMS software package?

<p>Microsoft SQL Server</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can a DBMS do?

<p>Retrieve data from tables and answer queries</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a relational database?

<p>A collection of tables from which data can be accessed in different ways without reorganizing them</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are data?

<p>Raw facts and figures without meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should data be managed?

<p>As a resource similar to employees and finance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is information?

<p>Data that has been processed into a form that gives it meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main use of information in business according to the text?

<p>Communication, support business processes, decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are knowledge workers?

<p>Workers whose main capital is knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the understanding of rules needed to interpret information called?

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

What is required to achieve specific goals or outcomes in business according to the text?

<p>Business processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may be used to generate new opportunities such as new market niches or product improvement according to the text?

<p>Combinations of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does every activity that an organization engages in require in some form according to the text?

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

What must data be processed in, in order to give it meaning according to the text?

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

What is an example of using information for decision-making according to the text?

<p>Transmitting information to inform shareholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main use of information in business according to the text?

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

What is knowledge workers' main capital according to the text?

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

What must data be processed in, in order to give it meaning according to the text?

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

What are raw facts and figures that on their own have no meaning called according to the text?

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

What is the understanding of rules needed to interpret information called according to the text?

<p>'Knowledge'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following may be used to generate new opportunities such as new market niches or product improvement according to the text?

<p>'Processed information'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an expert system in medicine?

<p>Analyze patient data to provide a reference for doctors</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a database management system (DBMS)?

<p>Managing electronic databases and organizing data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a relational database?

<p>Allow data to be accessed in various ways without reorganizing tables</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four basic operations in a database design?

<p>Create the database, data entry, queries, and reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a DBMS software package?

<p>Microsoft Office Suite</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an expert system mimic the role of?

<p>Experts/knowledge workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the most common uses of expert systems?

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

What can a DBMS do with regard to tables?

<p>Create, delete, modify, and retrieve data from tables</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of workers are likely to benefit from expert systems?

<p>White-collar workers who 'think for a living'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a relational database allow without reorganizing tables?

<p>Data access in many different ways</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common applications of DBMS?

<p>Telecom, Industry, Banking system</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of an expert system in medicine?

<p>Provide reference for doctors based on patient data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an expert system?

<p>To mimic the role of knowledge workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a DBMS capable of doing with regard to tables?

<p>Modify tables and add records</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main use of information in business according to the text?

<p>Decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a white-collar worker?

<p>Software engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the most common uses of expert systems?

<p>Analyzing patient data in medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does every activity that an organization engages in require in some form according to the text?

<p>Information processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main use of information in business?

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

What is the understanding of rules needed to interpret information called?

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

What must data be processed in, in order to give it meaning?

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

What are raw facts and figures that on their own have no meaning called?

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

What is an example of using information for decision-making?

<p>Stock control</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an expert system in medicine?

<p>Diagnosing medical conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a relational database?

<p>Storing related data and establishing relationships between them</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common applications of DBMS?

<p>Data storage and retrieval</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required to achieve specific goals or outcomes in business?

<p>Processing data into information</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are knowledge workers' main capital according to the text?

<p>Intellectual capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Database Management System (DBMS)

  • A DBMS is a software package that enables the creation, maintenance, and manipulation of databases.
  • The primary function of a DBMS is to manage and provide access to a database.
  • A DBMS can perform various operations, such as creating, modifying, and querying databases.

Relational Database

  • A relational database is a type of database that organizes data into tables with well-defined relationships between them.
  • The primary function of a relational database is to store and manage data in a structured and organized manner.
  • A relational database allows for easy access and manipulation of data without reorganizing tables.

Data, Information, and Knowledge

  • Data refers to raw facts and figures that on their own have no meaning.
  • Information is data that has been processed to give it meaning and significance.
  • Knowledge is the understanding of rules needed to interpret information.
  • Knowledge workers are professionals who rely heavily on information and knowledge to perform their jobs.

Expert Systems

  • An expert system is a type of computer program that mimics the role of a human expert in a particular domain.
  • The primary function of an expert system is to provide expert-level advice and guidance in a specific area.
  • Expert systems are commonly used in medicine, where they can assist in diagnosis and treatment.
  • One of the most common uses of expert systems is in medical diagnosis.

Business Applications

  • Information is a critical component of business decision-making, and is used to achieve specific goals or outcomes.
  • Data must be processed in a context to give it meaning and significance.
  • Knowledge workers rely heavily on information and knowledge to perform their jobs, and their main capital is their knowledge and expertise.
  • Expert systems can be used to generate new opportunities, such as new market niches or product improvement.

Examples

  • An example of a white-collar worker is a manager or professional.
  • An example of using information for decision-making is analyzing sales data to determine market trends.

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