inf 2603 - chapter 1 Q&A

 What is the difference between data and information? - answer-Data are the raw facts. The data is not processed yet and has little value for the business.  Information on the other hand is the result of processing raw data to reveal its meaning.  What does data management refer to? - answer-Data management is discipline that focuses on the proper generation, storage and retrieval of data.  Name 4 factors that affects the quality of data: - answer-1. Accuracy. Is the data accurate? 2. Relevance. Is the data relevant? 3. Completeness. Is all the data required being stored? 4. Timeliness. Is the data updated frequently enough? 5. Uniqueness. Is the data unique or redundant? 6. Unambiguous. Is the meaning of the data clear?  What does data governance refer to? - answer-Data governance is the strategy by an organization to safeguard data quality.  Define a database: - answer-A database is a shared integrated computer structure that stores an organized collection of end-user data (raw facts) and meta data (Data about data)  Define a DBMS? - answer-A DBMS is a collection of programs that manages the database structure and controls access to the data stored in the database.  What is the role of a DBMS? - answer-It serves as a intermediary between the database and the user.  What are the advantages of a DBMS? - answer-1. Improved data sharing...