Data and Information Quizzes for Year 2 Computing

Question 1

When we have a lot of data, what are some different ways we can display it to make it easier to understand?

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Charts

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Graphs

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Tables

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Write it all out in words

Question 2

We can collect data in many different ways. Which of these is NOT a good way to collect data?

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Guess what the answer is.

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Ask people to fill in a form (survey).

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Ask people questions (interview).

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Write down what we see or hear (observation).

Question 3

We want to show how many books students in different classes have read. Which chart would be best for this?

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Bar chart with each bar showing the number of books read by a class

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Pie chart showing the percentage of books read by each class

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Line graph showing the number of books read by each class over time

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Scatter plot showing the number of books read by each student in each class

Question 4

How can technology help us make better decisions using data?

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Gather more data, find patterns, and make better choices.

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Only collect data, not organize or analyze it.

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Only organize data, not collect or analyze it.

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Technology can't help us make better decisions.

Question 5

What kind of data is recorded on a growth chart that doctors use to track a child's height?

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Measurement data

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Text data

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Categorical data

Question 6

What's the best way to find out which fruits the children in our class like the most?

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Ask each child their favorite fruit.

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Watch the children and note which fruits they eat.

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Guess which fruits the children might like.

Question 7

Before sharing a photo of your friend online, what's the right thing to do?

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Ask your friend if it's okay to share the photo.

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Share the photo without asking because it's a great photo.

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Share the photo and then ask your friend later.

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Don't share the photo at all.

Question 8

How has technology impacted the way we gather and use data?

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Technology has made it easier to collect and store data.

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Technology has made it easier to analyze data.

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Technology has made it harder to collect and store data.

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Technology has made it harder to analyze data.

Question 9

When we gather information about a group of people, we often choose to collect data from a smaller group instead of everyone. What is this called?

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Choosing a smaller group to represent a larger group

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Using a computer to gather information

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Asking everyone in the group the same questions

Question 10

When we ask people for information, what's important to remember?

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Only ask for the information you need

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Make sure people know their information is safe

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Don't tell people how we'll use their information

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Ask as many people as possible

Question 11

You're looking for information about the best places to visit in London on two different websites. How can you decide which website is more trustworthy?

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Find out who wrote the website and if they are knowledgeable about London.

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Choose the website with the most colorful pictures.

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Pick the website that you like the look of best.

Question 12

You want to know which subjects are the most popular in your class, but you don't have time to ask everyone. How can sampling help you get a good idea of the most popular subjects?

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Randomly choose a small group of students and ask them.

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Ask the teacher to pick the most popular subjects.

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Ask only the students who are sitting near you.

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Ask the students who are the loudest and most talkative.

Question 13

You have data about the heights of children in your class. Which type of chart would be the best way to show the height of each child?

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

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Line graph

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Venn diagram

Question 14

When using the internet, how can you protect your personal information?

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Only visit websites you know and trust.

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Click on every link in emails or messages.

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Share your password with friends for help.

Question 15

What is the difference between information and data?

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Data is raw facts, while information is organized and processed data.

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Information is raw facts, while data is organized and processed information.

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Data and information are the same thing.

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Information cannot be processed from data.

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a type of data?

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Smells

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Numbers

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Photos

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Sounds

Question 17

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Quantitative data is numerical, while qualitative data is non-numerical.

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Qualitative data is numerical, while quantitative data is non-numerical.

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Qualitative and quantitative data are the same thing.

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Qualitative data cannot be measured, while quantitative data can.

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a benefit of using data?

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Less informed decisions

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Better decision-making

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Greater efficiency

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Lower expenses

Question 19

What is **not** a type of data?

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Magic

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Text

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Numbers

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Pictures

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a type of data?

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Stars

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Numbers

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Words

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Pictures

Question 21

Why is it useful to collect and analyze data?

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To make better decisions

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To keep us busy

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To annoy our teachers

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To show off to our friends

Question 22

Which of these is an example of data that can be counted as numbers?

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The number of children in a classroom

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The color of a car

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The name of a person

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The smell of a flower

Question 23

What is the best way to show data that changes over time?

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A line graph

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A bar chart

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A pie chart

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A Venn diagram

Question 24

Which of these is not a good place to find information?

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Your friend's opinion

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A newspaper article

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A scientific study

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A report from the government

Question 25

What is the difference between data and information?

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Data is just numbers, but information tells us something

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Information is just words, but data is numbers

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There is no difference between data and information

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Data is only useful for computers, but information is useful for people

Question 26

Which of these is not a way to show or organize data?

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Drawings

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Graphs

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Charts

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Tables

Question 27

What is the difference between data and information?

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Data is raw, while information is organized.

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Information is raw, while data is organized.

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Data and information are the same.

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I don't know.

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT an example of personal data?

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Your favorite color

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Your name

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Your phone number

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Your age

Question 29

Which of these is not a good way to protect your personal data online?

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Share your personal information with friends

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Use strong passwords

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Be careful about what you post on social media

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Don't click on links from unknown senders

Question 30

What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

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A network of devices that can connect to the internet without human interaction

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A network of computers that can connect to the internet

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A network of people that can connect to the internet

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I don't know.

Question 31

Which of these methods can we use to collect data about the weather?

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Use a thermometer

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Ask people what they think the weather is like

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Read a book about the weather

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Guess

Question 32

Why do we use different ways of representing data?

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To make it easier to understand and compare data

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To make it look more interesting

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To make it more difficult to understand

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To waste time

Question 33

What is the difference between data and information?

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Data is raw facts, while information is data that has been processed and organised.

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Information is raw facts, while data is data that has been processed and organised.

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Data and information are the same thing.

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Data is important, while information is not.

Question 34

Which of the following is a way to make data more useful?

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Organising it

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Deleting it

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Ignoring it

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Hiding it

Question 35

Why is it important to be careful when collecting data?

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To avoid bias and ensure accuracy

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To save time

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To make it easier to analyse

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To impress your teacher

Question 36

What does the term 'data analysis' mean?

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Looking at data to find patterns and insights

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Collecting data

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Storing data

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Deleting data

Question 37

Which of these is a benefit of using computers to analyse data?

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Speed, accuracy, and the ability to handle large datasets

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Increased bias

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Less reliable results

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More time-consuming

Question 38

What is NOT a type of data?

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Smells

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Numbers

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Words

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Pictures

Question 39

When we use bars to show data, what type of graph is it called?

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Bar graph

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Pie chart

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Line graph

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Table

Question 40

What kind of data is used to represent a person or thing?

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Personal data

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Private data

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Sensitive data

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Protected data

Question 41

Which of these is NOT a way to protect your data?

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Share with friends

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Use a password

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Back up your data

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Install anti-virus software

Question 42

Which of these is NOT an advantage of using computers to store data?

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Data can be lost easily

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They have lots of storage space

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Data can be accessed quickly

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It's easy to share data

Question 43

What is the difference between data and information?

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Data is raw, while information is organised and meaningful.

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Data is organised, while information is raw.

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Data is used for making decisions, while information is not.

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There is no difference between data and information.

Question 44

Which is a good way to collect data about how many people like ice cream?

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Ask people

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Make a guess

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Read a book

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Dance around

Question 45

Which of these can we use to collect data online?

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Survey

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Spreadsheet

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Map

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Presentation software

Question 46

Which type of data is best for counting?

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Number data

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Descriptive data

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Order data

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Gap data

Question 47

What is the difference between data and information?

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Data is raw facts, while information has been organised and processed

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Data is organised, while information is not

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Data is specific, while information is general

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Data is digital, while information is physical

Question 48

How can we find out about the weather in our area?

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Both ask people and use a thermometer

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Ask people

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Use a thermometer

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Look at the sky

Question 49

Which of these is NOT a way we can use data?

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Play games

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Solve problems

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Make decisions

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Tell stories

Question 50

Which of these is NOT a responsible way to use data?

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Using data to hurt or bully others

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Asking for permission before collecting data

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Keeping data secret and safe

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Using data to make good decisions

Question 51

Which type of data tells us whether something is true or false?

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Boolean

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Text

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Number

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Image

Question 52

What is the step of getting information called?

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Data collection

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Data analysis

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Data interpretation

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Data presentation

Question 53

What is the difference between data and information?

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Data is raw facts, while information is data that has been organized.

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Information is raw facts, while data is organized information.

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There is no difference between data and information.

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Data is always numbers, while information can be numbers or words.

Question 54

Which of these is not a type of graph?

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Table

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Bar graph

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Pie chart

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Line graph

Question 55

What sets personal information apart from non-personal information?

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Personal information can be linked to a specific person, while non-personal information cannot.

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Non-personal information can be linked to a specific person, while personal information cannot.

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There is no difference between personal and non-personal information.

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Personal information is always more important than non-personal information.

Question 56

What is NOT a kind of information?

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Sounds

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Numbers

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Words

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Colors

Question 57

What is the best way to find out how many students enjoy different types of music?

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Make a survey

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Ask each student one at a time

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Look in school records

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Read a book about music

Question 58

What is the first step in analyzing information?

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Collecting information

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Organizing information

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Analyzing information

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Interpreting information

Question 59

You want to find out what pizza your friend likes best. You ask your friend directly. What method are you using to collect this information?

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Interview

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Survey

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Observation

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Experiment

Question 60

Which of these describes a person's name?

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Text

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Number

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Picture

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Sound

Question 61

Which of these is NOT a way to gather information?

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Guessing

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Watching

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Asking

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Testing

Question 62

Why is it helpful to put data in order?

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It makes it easier to know what the data means

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It makes the data harder to read

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It's not helpful

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It shows off how smart you are

Question 63

Which kind of graph is best for showing information that changes over time?

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Line graph

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Bar graph

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Circle graph

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Scatter graph

Question 64

What does the word 'information' mean?

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Organised and meaningful data

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Unorganised data

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Someone's opinion

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A guess about the future