Paper 1 · ICT
UGC NET December 2021 June 2022 (22.09.2022) Shift-II
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?
- 1. Information is raw facts and figures that have not been given a meaning
- 2. Information can be produced by processing raw data
- 3. Information is automatically encrypted when it is produced
- 4. Information is raw facts and figures that have been given a context
A1 and 3 only
B1 and 2 only
C2 and 4 only ✓ Correct
D3 and 4 only
Correct answer: (C) 2 and 4 only — The answer is 2 and 4.
Explanation
★The answer is 2 and 4.
★Information can be produced by processing raw data, which is item 2.
★Information is raw facts and figures that have been given a context, which is item 4.
★Raw facts without meaning are data, not information, so item 1 is excluded.
★Information is not automatically encrypted when produced, so item 3 is excluded.
★So the true statements are the second and fourth.
★So the answer is 2 and 4.
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