Understanding Data as a Valuable Resource
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What is an example of a white-collar worker?

  • Construction worker
  • Firefighter
  • Electrician
  • Pharmacist (correct)

    • In which field is the ONCOLOG system commonly used?

  • Finance
  • Agriculture
  • Medicine (correct)
  • Engineering

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

  • Managing physical files
  • Designing expert systems
  • Creating reports for doctors
  • Managing electronic databases (correct)

    • 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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    Learn about the significance of data as raw facts and figures, and how it is essential for various organizational activities. Explore how data can be leveraged to create new opportunities and understand its importance as a valuable resource.

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