Quality Of Information

Question 1

Explain what you know about the term GIGO

Answer 1

GIGO means garbage in garbage out. Computers are limited by the accuracy of the data that they process.

Question 2

List 4 features of good quality information.

Answer 2

• Accurate
  No errors
• Complete
  Information must include all the data needed
• Up to Date
  True reflection on how it is at the time
• Relevant
  Should not include data that is not needed
• Correctly Targeted
  Information should be presented to people who need it
• Understandable
  Information should be set out in a clear format that is appropriate for the intended audience
• Timely
  Basically same as up to date

Question 3

Name 3 online sources of information & 3 non ICT sources of information.

Answer 3

On-Line Sources

• internet
• intranet
• CD-ROM’s

Non ICT sources

• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Interviews
• Text Books

Question 4

What are the advantages and disadvantages of On Line Sources of information.

Answer 4

Advantages:

• Availability
• Up to date
• Quantity

Disadvantages

• Expensive
• Quality not guaranteed
• Difficult to find the right information

Question 5

What are the advantages and disadvantages of non ICT sources of information.

Answer 5

Advantages:

• Cheaper
• Quality assured
• Easy to use
• Accessible

Disadvantages:

• Out of date as soon as published
• Can be bulky or heavy