FC0-U61 · Question #803
Which of the following best describes the differences between data and information?
The correct answer is D. Data can be facts, figures, or events that can be processed to create information.. Data and information are related but distinct concepts in IT. Data refers to the raw, unorganized, and uninterpreted facts, figures, or events that can be collected, stored, or transmitted by various means. Information refers to the meaningful, organized, and interpreted output t
Question
Which of the following best describes the differences between data and information?
Options
- AData is a result of the analytical processing of information.
- BInformation is raw unstructured or uncorrelated data.
- CInformation can exist without data.
- DData can be facts, figures, or events that can be processed to create information.
How the community answered
(51 responses)- A2% (1)
- B2% (1)
- C4% (2)
- D92% (47)
Explanation
Data and information are related but distinct concepts in IT. Data refers to the raw, unorganized, and uninterpreted facts, figures, or events that can be collected, stored, or transmitted by various means. Information refers to the meaningful, organized, and interpreted output that is derived from data by applying some form of analysis, processing, or logic. Data can be processed to create information, but information cannot exist without data.
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