Understanding Data and Information

What is data primarily described as in the text?

• Processed information

• Collection of raw facts and figures

• Organized knowledge

• Visualized information

Which of the following is NOT an example of data?

• A temperature reading of 50

• A test score of 75%

• A conclusion drawn from data

• A series of letters

How is information defined in the text?

• Unstructured data

• Processed data providing context

• Knowledge ready for decision-making

• Raw material without meaning

Information may be based on questions such as ‘who’, ‘what’, ‘where’ and

‘.........’

• How

• Why

• when

• Which

In the DIKW pyramid, knowledge is achieved when:

• Data is collected in its raw form

• Information gains meaning and is applied to a goal

• Information is processed into smaller parts

• Data is organized by categories

What is wisdom described as in the text?

• Knowledge used to make predictions and decisions

• The initial stage of data collection

• Information structured for analysis

• Raw data ready for interpretation

Which stage of the DIKW pyramid involves answering "why" questions?

• Data

• Information

• Knowledge

• Wisdom

In the example provided, which role is associated with knowledge?

• Meteorologist predicting weather patterns

• Teacher analyzing test scores

• Scientist collecting raw data

• Student memorizing information

Which of the following represents the correct order of the DIKW pyramid from bottom to top?

• Data, Knowledge, Information, Wisdom

• Knowledge, Information, Data, Wisdom

• Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom

• Information, Data, Wisdom, Knowledge

What does the knowledge level of the DIKW pyramid allow an individual to do?

• Organize data without a specific purpose

• Visualize unprocessed data

• Apply information to achieve a specific goal

• Answer "who" and "what" questions about data