Data, Information, and ICT - Grade10

What is data?

• Processed information

• Symbols, numbers, and images without meaning

• Conclusions drawn from data

• An organized table

What is the main difference between data and information?

• Data is meaningful, and information is not

• Information is processed data

• Information is random facts

• Data is more useful than information

Which of the following is an example of data?

• A student’s total marks

• A list of numbers: 78, 90, 67

• A student’s rank in class

• Average score in a subject

What is NOT a component of an information system?

• Input

• Processing

• Feedback

• Output

Which of these is an example of input in an ATM system?

• Dispensed cash

• PIN entry

• Account balance display

• Receipt printing

What is the purpose of an information system?

• To create data

• To store raw information

• To process data into meaningful information

• To make computers faster

Which characteristic ensures information is correct and reliable?

• Relevancy

• Completeness

• Accuracy

• Timeliness

What does timeliness mean in terms of information quality?

• Information should be free from errors

• Information should be relevant to the context

• Information should be provided when needed

• Information should be cost-effective

Why is relevancy important for information?

• It ensures information is error-free

• It makes the information complete

• It ensures the information meets specific needs

• It reduces costs of obtaining information

Which of the following is an application of ICT in healthcare?

• E-Government portals

• CAT and MRI machines

• Online shopping platforms

• Automated irrigation systems