Ans1: Data is a collection of facts, such as values or measurements. It can be numbers, words, measurements, observations or even just descriptions of things.
Example - Data can be qualitative or quantitative
Q2: What is information? Give example.
Ans2: Information is data that has been given meaning by way of relational connection.
Example - knowledge; facts; data; details
Q3: What is knowledge? Give example
Ans3: When information is packaged or used for understanding or doing something, it is known as knowledge.
Example - Specific information about something
Q4: What is IT? Give example
Ans4: Information Technology (IT) is the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers to store, retrieve and transmit information. It refers to anything related to computing technology, such as networking, hardware, software, the Internet, or the people that work with these technologies.
Example - Maintaining email and maintenance of the computer
Q5: What is Information System? Give example
Ans5: Information system, is an integrated set of components for collecting, storing, and processing data and for delivering information, knowledge, and digital products.
Example – IT Solutions For Business
Q6: IT VS IS
Ans6: IT- Components IS – Used Components
IT- Not decision making tools IS – Decision making tools
IT – Helps in design and development of IS IS – Guided by policy and procedure
IT – Deals with latest technology IS – Deals with data
IT – Not used various model IS – Used various model
IT examples – Hardware, Software IS examples – Used hardware and software in decision making
Q7: Function of MIS?
Ans7: Collecting information from lower level. Process information Preparation of report Helps in decision making Achieve competitive level Developing core competency Identifying problem core
Q8: Benefits of MIS?
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