J836: 3.1 Information and Data

What is the definition of data?

• Organized information for decision-making

• A collection of structured data

• Raw facts and figures without meaning

• Processed facts and figures with meaning

Which of the following is an example of data?

• A graph showing trends in scores

• A report summarizing test results

• A list of numbers like 23, 45, 67

• The average score of a class

What is the definition of information?

• A collection of random symbols

• Processed data that has meaning

• Raw facts and figures without meaning

• Unorganized data stored in a database

Which of the following is an example of information?

• The average score of a class is 45

• A set of unrelated images

• A list of random numbers

• A collection of unprocessed data

What is the relationship between data and information?

• Data is created from information

• Information is created when data is processed

• Information exists without data

• Data and information are the same

Why is processing important for data?

• It deletes unnecessary data

• It stores data in databases

• It gives data meaning and context

• It organizes data into files

What happens to data without processing?

• It remains meaningless

• It is deleted automatically

• It becomes information

• It is stored as files

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of data?

• Organised and structured

• Has no meaning on its own

• Raw facts and figures

• Can include numbers, text, images, or sounds

Which of the following is a characteristic of information?

• A collection of random symbols

• Has no meaning on its own

• Organized and structured to be useful

• Raw and unprocessed

What is the starting point for creating information?

• Processing

• Context

• Data

• Decision-making