Question

Which of the following statements are true

1. Information is the raw facts and instructions given to the computer
2. The process of converting a data into useful information – data processing 

• A. 1, 2
• B. All
• C. 2 only
• D. 1 only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 2 only

• Information - Organized, meaningful, and relevant data that provides context, insights, or knowledge.

• Data - It refers to the raw facts and instructions given to the computer

• It is the qualitative or quantitative information, facts, or statistics that are:

  1. Recorded

  2. Stored

  3. Processed

  4. Analyzed

  5. Interpreted

• Data processing - It refers to the systematic transformation of raw data into meaningful and useful information, enabling informed decision-making, analysis, and interpretation.

Steps Involved in Data processing

• Data Collection - Gathering raw data from various sources.

• Data Validation - Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

• Data Cleaning - Removing errors, duplicates, and irrelevant data.

• Data Transformation - Converting data into suitable formats.

• Data Analysis - Applying statistical, mathematical, or logical operations.

• Data Interpretation - Drawing conclusions and making decisions.