Data is raw unorganized facts and figures that cannot be used for decision making on its own. It comes in various types including alphabetic, numeric, alphanumeric, graphic, audio, and video. Information is processed data that is meaningful and useful for decision making. It is the output of organizing and analyzing data. The key differences between data and information are that data is raw while information is processed, data is not meaningful on its own while information is, and data is not generally used for decisions while information is essential for making informed choices.

1. DIT PART 1 and 2 (One Year Diploma)
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2. DATA AND INFORMATION
What is Data?
What is Information?

3. Q. What is Data? Explain different types of data.
A. Data is a plural form of the Latin word Datum. The collection of fact and Figure is called Data OR
any thing in raw form. Data cannot be used for decision making or action taking. e.g. Name,
Address, Number, Phone Number, Roll No etc.
Types of data:
There are different types of data
i. Alphabetic data type:-It consist letter from A-Z, capital or from a-z small letter, e.g. Abid
Peshawar, Pakistan, Khan
ii. Numeric datatype;- It consist of digit from 0-9 e.g. 123, 567 etc
iii. Alphanumeric data type:- It consist alphabetic letter as well as numeric digit. Street no A/10 etc
iv. Graphic data: It consists tables, charts, graphics and statements
v. Audio data: It consists only sounds. For example radio news.
vi. Video data: It consists photos, image .and moving picture. Such as TV news.
vii. Mixed data: It consists more than one type of data. Such as the combination of audio and video.

4. Q. What is Information?
• To organize the Data into meaningful form upon which people can
take necessary decision is called Information, e.g. 2,1,3,5,4 when
sorted it become 1,2,3,4,5 which is information. Information is the
meaningful, processed data, which is relevant and accurate and there
by can be used in decision-making. Examples are voucher, bills, fee
registration cards or library cards.

5. Differentiate between Data and Information
DATA INFORMATION
Data is a set of raw facts. Information is processed form of data.
Data is used as input in the computer Information is the output of computer
Data is not meaningful I Information is meaningful
Data is asset of organization and is not available to
people for sale.
Information is normally available for sale.
Data is an independent entity Information depend on data
Data is not used in decision making Information is very important for Decision making
Data is use rarely Information is use frequently

6. DIT PART 1 and 2 (One Year Diploma)
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