CSEC IT - Information Processing - Full Quiz

What is data?

• Processed information that has been organized and given meaning

• Raw unprocessed facts, commands or files that have little meaning or structure

• Information that has been verified and validated

• Secondary information sources from documents

What is the key difference between data and information?

• Data is permanent; information is temporary

• Data is raw and unprocessed; information is processed and meaningful

• Data is free; information costs money

• Data is analog; information is digital

How is data transformed into information?

• By storing it on a hard drive

• Through analysis, organization and computation

• By printing it on paper

• By converting it to digital format

Why is the quality of information important in decision making?

• It looks professional

• Because decisions rely on the quality of source data

• Because information is always correct

• Because it takes less time to process

Which of the following represents "the entity being measured" as a source of data?

• Data collected by a government official

• Wind speed: 22 knots

• Information from a website

• Response from an interview

"Data collected by an immigration officer at the airport" represents which type of data source?

• The entity being measured

• The entity providing the data

• Primary data collection

• Secondary data collection

What is the main difference between primary and secondary information sources?

• Primary sources are websites; secondary sources are books

• Primary sources are collected directly; secondary sources are documents

• Primary sources are more expensive

• Primary sources are always more accurate

What does "authenticity" mean when evaluating online information?

• The information is written clearly

• The information is real or true

• The information is popular

• The information is free to access

Why is "currency" an important factor when evaluating online sources?

• Because expensive sources are better

• Because outdated information may no longer be useful

• Because current sources don't exist

• Because it determines how long the website will last

Which of the following is a potential risk with online information?

• It's always accurate

• It's written by experts only

• Anyone can create a website and post information

• Websites are regulated by the government