Understanding Information Quality and Management

What type of information is best represented through charts and graphs?

• Text

• Numeric

• Audio

• Tactile

Which of the following describes qualitative information?

• Numerical data

• Data collected through observations

• Data that has been encrypted

• Data that contains numbers and symbols

What is a key advantage of primary data collection?

• It is inexpensive

• It provides firsthand insights

• It is always accurate

• It does not require analysis

Which type of information is often used for decision-making in businesses?

• Historical information

• Personal information

• Confidential information

• Financial information

Which of the following represents an example of secondary information?

• Customer survey

• A company’s internal sales report

• A news article about market trends

• An employee performance review

Why is accuracy an important factor in information quality?

• It ensures that information is relevant

• It helps prevent errors in decision-making

• It makes data retrieval faster

• It reduces storage costs

Which of the following ensures that data is accurate and reliable?

• Data is updated regularly

• Data remains the same across sources

• Data is easy to use and access

• Data is kept secure

Which of the following is a disadvantage of poor-quality information?

• It increases decision-making speed

• It leads to inaccurate conclusions

• It saves costs

• It promotes collaboration

What is a key benefit of information management?

• Minimising redundancy

• Slowing down retrieval time

• Increasing data loss

• Reducing data security

What is meant by information retrieval?

• Encrypting sensitive information

• Accessing stored information

• Deleting obsolete information

• Analysing information for insights