Understanding Data and Information

Data is the collection of raw facts about an object, people, places and events which when processed or manipulated makes meaningful output.

• True

• False

When data are processed, organized, structured or presented in a given context so as to make them useful, they are called __________.

• Raw facts

• Information

• Input

• Processing

One of the distinguishing features between data and information is its _________.

• Cost

• Detail

• Usefulness

• Timeliness

Both data and information are considered highly __________.

• Objective

• Valueless

• Programmed

• Subjective

The manipulation data undergoes before being transformed into information is also known as process or ____________.

• Output

• Input

• Transformation

• Feedback

Which of the following is NOT listed as a characteristic of good information?

• Timely

• Accuracy

• Excessive detail

• Relevance

Information received too late to be useful is considered to lack the characteristic of ____________.

• Accuracy

• Completeness

• Reliability

• Timely

Good information should be devoid of 'noise' or extraneous details, relating to the characteristic of ___________.

• Relevance

• Trustworthiness

• Clarity and Conciseness

• Availability

For information to be useful for decision-making, it must come from a ____________ source so that users can have confidence in it.

• Detailed

• Costly

• Dependable

• Timely

Information should contain all the details required by the user to take decisions, reflecting the characteristic of ___________.

• Relevance

• Completeness

• Accuracy

• Availability