Question 1

_____ is/are raw unorganized facts, numbers, pictures, and so on.
A) Data
B) Information
C) Knowledge
D) Wisdom
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Data refers to raw, unorganized facts that need to be processed. When data is processed, organized, structured, or presented in a given context so as to make it useful, it is called information.

Question 2

_____ is/are organized and is/are useful to a person.
A) Data
B) Information
C) Knowledge
D) Wisdom
E) Fact

Accepted Answer

Information is organized data that is meaningful and useful to a person.

Question 3

_____ is/are created when a person combines experience and judgement.
A) Data
B) Information
C) Knowledge
D) Wisdom
E) Idea

Accepted Answer

Knowledge is created when a person combines experience and judgment.

Question 4

Names of clients, their phone numbers, and their email addresses in an address book program in a personal digital assistant would be an example of:
A) Data
B) Information
C) Knowledge
D) Wisdom
E) Fact

Accepted Answer

The answer of Names of clients, their phone numbers, and...

Question 5

_____ adds insight and ethics to the experience and professional judgement.
A) Data
B) Information
C) Knowledge
D) Wisdom
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Wisdom is the ability to make sound decisions and judgments by integrating insight and ethics with experience and professional judgment.

Question 6

Breaking down the whole into its more discrete parts to better understand how it works describes:
A) Discovery
B) Analysis
C) Transformation
D) Synthesis
E) Communication

Accepted Answer

Analysis involves breaking down complex topics or systems into simpler parts to understand how they work together.

Question 7

_____ is knowledge work that requires you to use the results to deepen your understanding of the data and information.
A) Discovery
B) Analysis
C) Transformation
D) Synthesis
E) Communication

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is knowledge work that requires you...

Question 8

_____ allows you to interpret trends or patterns that seem to explain the past and the present, and may suggest courses of action likely to favourably influence the future.
A) Discovery
B) Analysis
C) Transformation
D) Synthesis
E) Communication

Accepted Answer

Synthesis is the process of combining different elements to form a new whole. It allows you to interpret trends or patterns that seem to explain the past and the present, and may suggest courses of action likely to favourably influence the future.

Question 9

An anomaly is:
A) A typical case
B) An exceptional case
C) An average case
D) An only case

Accepted Answer

An anomaly refers to something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected, thus making it an exceptional case.

Question 10

The ability to share your analyses, ideas, and solutions with others refers to:
A) Discovery
B) Analysis
C) Transformation
D) Synthesis
E) Communication

Accepted Answer

The ability to share analyses, ideas, and solutions effectively with others is referred to as communication. This involves conveying information clearly and understandably to others, which is essential in almost every field and context.

Question 11

Which decision type below represents employing a new advertising campaign?
A) Structured decision
B) Semi-structured decision
C) Nonstructured decision
D) Recurring decision
E) Nonrecurring decision

Accepted Answer

Employing a new advertising campaign is a nonstructured decision because it involves a high degree of uncertainty and requires judgment, evaluation, and insight.

Question 12

A decision support system is a:
A) Highly flexible IT system
B) Interactive IT system
C) Designed to support decision making
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

A decision support system is indeed a highly flexible and interactive IT system specifically designed to support decision making, making all of the given options correct.

Question 13

A/An _____ is one that can be programmed; it is routine or repetitive.
A) Unstructured decision
B) Fully-structured decision
C) Structured decision
D) Semi-structured decision

Accepted Answer

A structured decision is one that can be programmed because it is routine or repetitive, allowing for a specific, established approach to be applied.

Question 14

Sometimes even simple decisions may have increased uncertainty, or doubt about consequences and outcomes, associated with them. This would be an example of a:
A) Unstructured decision
B) Fully-structured decision
C) Structured decision
D) Semi-structured decision

Accepted Answer

A semi-structured decision involves some level of uncertainty or doubt about outcomes, as it combines elements of both structured and unstructured decisions.

Question 15

This is a novel, complex situation, with no obvious or single correct decision or decision process:
A) Unstructured decision
B) Fully-structured decision
C) Structured decision
D) Semi-structured decision
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Unstructured decisions are those that occur in situations where there are no clear procedures to follow, often because the situation is novel or complex, making it difficult to identify a single correct decision or process.

Question 16

Which of the following is not an Information Characteristic?
A) Complete
B) Accurate
C) Readable
D) Timely
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not an...

Question 17

A/An _____ exists when you find yourself in a situation that fails to meet your goals, needs, or expectations.
A) Conflict
B) Process
C) Problem
D) Situation
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

A problem exists when you find yourself in a situation that fails to meet your goals, needs, or expectations, as it indicates a hindrance or difficulty that needs to be resolved.

Question 18

_____ refers to a series of steps or a process (logical sequence of activities) taken in response to some event or activity
A) Conflict resolution
B) Debriefing
C) Problem solving
D) Situational Review
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Problem solving refers to a series of steps or a process taken in response to some event or activity, aiming to find a solution to a problem.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a major step in the IADD model?
A) Investigate
B) Analyze
C) Decide
D) Do
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The IADD model consists of four major steps: Investigate, Analyze, Decide, and Do. Therefore, all the options listed (A to D) are indeed major steps in the IADD model, making E (None of the above) the correct choice.

Question 20

This step of the IADD model is where you implement tasks and other physical activities according to your solution.
A) Investigate
B) Analyze
C) Decide
D) Do
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The "Do" step of the IADD model involves implementing tasks and other physical activities according to the chosen solution. This is where the practical application of the decision takes place.

Quiz 3: Managing and Using Data

_____ is/are raw unorganized facts, numbers, pictures, and so on.

_____ is/are organized and is/are useful to a person.

_____ is/are created when a person combines experience and judgement.

Names of clients, their phone numbers, and their email addresses in an address book program in a personal digital assistant would be an example of:

_____ adds insight and ethics to the experience and professional judgement.

Breaking down the whole into its more discrete parts to better understand how it works describes:

_____ is knowledge work that requires you to use the results to deepen your understanding of the data and information.

_____ allows you to interpret trends or patterns that seem to explain the past and the present, and may suggest courses of action likely to favourably influence the future.

An anomaly is:

The ability to share your analyses, ideas, and solutions with others refers to:

Which decision type below represents employing a new advertising campaign?

A decision support system is a:

A/An _____ is one that can be programmed; it is routine or repetitive.

Sometimes even simple decisions may have increased uncertainty, or doubt about consequences and outcomes, associated with them. This would be an example of a:

This is a novel, complex situation, with no obvious or single correct decision or decision process:

Which of the following is not an Information Characteristic?

A/An _____ exists when you find yourself in a situation that fails to meet your goals, needs, or expectations.

_____ refers to a series of steps or a process (logical sequence of activities) taken in response to some event or activity

Which of the following is not a major step in the IADD model?

This step of the IADD model is where you implement tasks and other physical activities according to your solution.