Overview of Information

Below are the elements of information EXCEPT:

• Specific and organized

• have context and meaning

• Accurate and timely

• Increasing uncertainty

What is the definition of data?

• Organized information that is meaningful

• A type of knowledge used in decision making

• Facts and figures recorded from observations

• A collection of irrelevant information

Which of the following is a characteristic of information?

• Information is irrelevant to decision making

• Information is a commodity that can be owned

• Information is always outdated

• Information is unstructured data

What does information literacy enable a person to do?

• Identify, locate, evaluate, and use information

• Ignore the need for information

• Only memorize information

• Create irrelevant data

What is tacit knowledge?

• Knowledge that is easily communicated

• Knowledge that is written down

• Unwritten and unspoken knowledge based on experience

• Knowledge that is irrelevant to organizations

Which of the following is NOT a type of information source?

• Random thoughts

• Organizations

• Microform

• People

What is a primary source?

• A source that summarizes other works

• A source that is outdated

• A source that indexes information

• A source that provides original material

What is one consequence of information overload?

• Easier decision making

• Difficulty in determining relevant information

• Increased understanding of information

• More efficient information processing

Which of the following is a characteristic of an information literate person?

• Ignores the context of information

• Relies solely on printed materials

• Avoids using technology

• Recognizes the need for information

What is explicit knowledge?

• Knowledge that is based on intuition

• Knowledge that is recorded and easily shared

• Knowledge that is irrelevant to organizations

• Knowledge that is difficult to communicate