ITCC 115 - Introduction

What is the correct definition of data?

• Processed facts that convey meaning

• A collection of related files

• Raw or unprocessed material

• Instructions given to a computer

Which of the following best defines information?

• Text and images stored in raw format

• Intelligence or meaning derived from data

• Software used to store records

• Audio-visual files saved in a system

What is the primary function of a database?

• Displaying multimedia content

• Designing web applications

• Storing, modifying, and retrieving data

• Managing software licenses

Which role is primarily responsible for managing a database?

• Web Developer

• Data Analyst

• Network Administrator

• Database Administrator

Which of the following is an example of turning data into information?

• Storing raw temperature readings

• Taking attendance in class

• Calculating the class average from student test scores

• Entering names in a spreadsheet

What term refers to raw facts that have not been processed? Write your answer in Uppercase format.

(a)  

What do we call the useful output generated from processing data? Write your answer in Uppercase format.

(a)  

Who is responsible for managing and maintaining a database? Write your answer in Sentence case format.

(a)  

What is the structured and centralized set of data stored in a computer system?

(a)  

Information is often derived from combining or analyzing data.

• True

• False