1d Knowledge *

Question 0

The user guide contains information. The user will convert the information into knowledge. Define what is meant by the term knowledge.(2 marks)

Answer 0

2 from:
Application of information (1)
Based on probabilities/rules (1)
Knowledge changes with increased information (1)

Question 1

The company uses information and knowledge when answering customers’ emails.
Describe the difference between information and knowledge (2 marks)

Answer 1

2 from, 1 from information, 1 from knowledge:
Knowledge:
Knowledge is applied information (1)
Knowledge can be opinions/probabilities (1)
Knowledge might be wrong (1)
Knowledge is understanding the information (1)
Knowledge is based on rules (1)
Knowledge can change based on additional information (1) Information:
Information does not change (1)
Information is facts (1)
Information is processed data (1)
Information is data + meaning (1)

Question 2

Using an example related to landscape gardening, describe the difference between information and knowledge.(2 marks)

Answer 2

Need to link answers and show how information becomes knowledge
1 mark for information, 1 for knowledge
Information is facts – the plant is a weed (1)
Knowledge is the application of the facts – weeds need to be dug up, so I
need to dig that plant up (1) [2] Information is a certainty – grass needs cutting (1)
Knowledge can change – if it rains grass grows faster and needs cutting more
(1).