Quiz on Information: Nature, Property, and Scope

What does information as data imply?

• Information is derived from observations.

• Information is a saleable item.

• Information is taken to mean the results of data processing.

• Information is context-specific knowledge.

Which of the following is an example of information as a commodity?

• A car registration number.

• A subscribed online database.

• A personal experience.

• A scientific observation.

What is the value of information dependent on?

• The speed of information retrieval.

• The context and the individual using it.

• The amount of data available.

• The technology used to store it.

What type of knowledge is described as tacit?

• Knowledge that can be easily documented.

• Knowledge that is context-specific and personal.

• Knowledge that is universally accepted.

• Knowledge that is derived from textbooks.

What is the first step in the Information Cycle?

• Storage of information.

• Creation of new knowledge.

• Publication of findings.

• Retrieval of information.

Which of the following is NOT a source of information?

• Personal opinions.

• Information systems.

• Organizations.

• People.

What does information management encompass?

• Only the content being managed.

• People, process, technology, and content.

• Only the technology used.

• Only the distribution of information.

What is a characteristic of the information explosion?

• Decrease in available information.

• Increase in the number of publications.

• Reduction in the need for information.

• Simplification of information retrieval.

What is the role of information professionals?

• To create new technologies.

• To manage financial resources.

• To identify, acquire, and disseminate information.

• To conduct scientific research.

Which of the following best describes information as communication?

• The transfer of knowledge from sender to receiver.

• The observation of facts.

• The storage of data in databases.

• The creation of new knowledge.