2.3 and 2.4 Information Categories

Which of the following is an example of Communication for individuals?

• Using a bank statement to plan holiday saving

• Reading a film review in a magazine

• Searching for emergency dental care on holiday

• Texting a friend about dinner plans

What is an example of Education and Training?

• Using a shared document to arrange meeting dates

• Identifying patterns in sales figures

• Logging into a virtual learning environment to upload a completed worksheet

• Managing information across an organisation

Which option is related to Planning for individuals?

• Analysing trends in top selling products

• Tracking appointments at a doctor’s surgery

• Using a webpage hosting a bus timetable

• Listening to a podcast about trains

Select an example of Financial information for individuals.

• Managing contact between a business and the customer

• Posting Christmas opening times on the website

• Creating a spreadsheet of expenditure this month

• Using online encyclopedias for a school project

Which of these is an Entertainment example for individuals?

• Watching a tutorial on DIY

• Sharing information between branches in different cities

• A system that provides an overview of key information

• Using available information to make decisions

Identify an example of Research for individuals.

• Identifying patterns or trends in sales figures

• Any data too large or complex for traditional data analysis techniques

• Determining the top selling products in a year

• Using a recipe book

What is an example of Location Dependent information for individuals?

• Managing information across an organisation

• Find local pizza restaurants

• Analysing health data on the population of an entire country

• A charity deciding on the amount of aid to be sent to a disaster area

Which of the following is related to Knowledge Management & Creation for organisations?

• Using a bank statement to plan holiday saving

• Reading a film review in a magazine

• Sharing information between branches in different cities

• Texting a friend about dinner plans

Select an example of Management Information Systems (MIS) for organisations.

• Creating a spreadsheet of expenditure this month

• Using a shared document to arrange meeting dates

• Listening to a podcast about trains

• A system that provides an overview of key information

Which option is an example of Marketing, Promotion & Sales for organisations?

• Using online encyclopedias for a school project

• Logging into a virtual learning environment to upload a completed worksheet

• Identifying patterns or trends in sales figures

• Searching for emergency dental care on holiday