Data, Information & Database Concepts is one of 10 topics in the Grade 11 Information Technology CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which term refers to raw, unprocessed facts and figures collected from the real world?
Data
Information
Knowledge
A database management system
Answer: Data — Data refers to raw, unprocessed facts and figures collected from the real world, which on their own have limited meaning.
Easy
2. Which term describes data that has been processed, organised, or summarised to give it meaning and context?
Information
Raw data
Knowledge only, with no relationship to data
A database management system
Answer: Information — Information is data that has been processed, organised, or summarised in a way that gives it meaning and context.
Medium
3. Name the stage beyond data and information that involves understanding or insight gained by interpreting information over time, often combined with experience, and that most directly supports confident decision-making.
Answer: knowledge — Knowledge is the understanding or insight gained by interpreting information over time, and it most directly supports confident, informed decision-making.
