Database and Information Systems Quiz

What role does data play before it is transformed into information?

• It is meaningless.

• It is processed.

• It is already informative.

• It is organized.

In educational settings, what is an example of information stored in a database within an information system?

• Flights schedules

• Student names, grades, and attendance records

• Criminal records

• Movie ticket sales data

According to the passage, what is the essential transformation that turns data into information?

• Data must be processed.

• Data must be excluded.

• Data must be organized.

• Data must be raw and unprocessed.

What is the primary function of databases in banks, as mentioned in the passage?

• Analyzing audience behavior

• Managing patient records

• Storing and managing customer accounts and financial histories

• Processing disciplinary actions

Why are databases considered indispensable tools across various sectors?

• Due to their exclusion of data

• Due to their reliance on raw data

• Due to their capacity to store, retrieve, and manage data efficiently

• Due to their exclusion of information

How does a database contribute to the overall efficiency of an office environment?

• By centralizing patient records

• By facilitating online banking

• By managing various types of information like employee data and project details

• By processing disciplinary actions

What is the primary role of databases in the airline industry?

• Managing flights schedules and crew assignments

• Analyzing audience behavior in movie theatres

• Managing student information

• Facilitating event planning

According to the passage, what is the significance of databases in a hospital setting?

• Centralizing patient records and medical histories

• Excluding financial histories

• Processing client information

• Managing flights schedules

What is the relationship between information systems and databases?

• Information systems are databases.

• Databases are irrelevant to information systems.

• Databases are a component within information systems.

• Information systems process raw data.

What is the ultimate goal of transforming data into information, as mentioned in the passage?

• To exclude meaningless data

• To create raw information

• To centralize information for efficient data sharing

• To provide meaningful data that offers context, relevance, and utility