Amar's college uses a form to collect data from new students. The data is used to create information that can be used by the college. Which of the following statements are true about information?

(A) Information is raw facts and figures that have not been given meaning.

(B) Information can be produced by processing raw data.

(C) Information is automatically encrypted when it is produced.

(D) Information is raw facts and figures that have been given a context.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Answer 1

B and D Only is the correct answer

Important Points

(A) Information is raw facts and figures that have not been given meaning.
- Information is not solely limited to raw facts and figures that have not been given meaning. In fact, information is derived from data that has been processed, organized, or interpreted in a way that provides it with significance, context, and understanding.
- Raw data, on its own, may lack meaning, but once it is processed and given context, it can be considered as information.
  Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
(B) This statement is true. Raw data becomes useful only when it is processed and transformed into meaningful information.
- Information can be produced by processing raw data, and this process involves various techniques such as sorting, filtering, aggregating and
- analyzing data to derive insights and make informed decisions.
(C) The statement "Information is automatically encrypted when it is produced" is incorrect.
- Encryption is a separate process applied to information to protect it from unauthorized access.
- Information itself does not automatically come encrypted.

(D) The statement "Information is raw facts and figures that have been given a context" is correct.

Information can be defined as data that has been processed, organized, or presented in a way that is meaningful and useful to someone.
This processing can involve various activities such as filtering, analyzing, and structuring the data. Context can certainly play a role in shaping how information is interpreted and understood, but it is not an inherent characteristic of information itself. This is correct

Therefore, B and D Only is the correct answer.

Additional Information

	Data	Information
Definition	Raw facts and figures that have no meaning or context	Data that has been processed, organized, and given context, meaning, and relevance
Characteristics	Unprocessed, unorganized, and lacking context or relevance	Processed, organized, and meaningful
Purpose	To collect, store, and retrieve information	To aid in decision-making and provide insight
Format	Typically stored in a structured or unstructured format	Presented in a structured and organized format
Examples	Numbers, text, images, and sounds, among others	Reports, dashboards, and visualizations, among others