Imd124 - Online Exercise (Chapter 1)
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Compressible in characteristic of information means information can be summarized and miniaturized for easier handling.
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Access refers to the user's ability to connect to a particular database, network or electronic bulletin board system.
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A. TrueExplanation
Access refers to the user's ability to connect to a particular database, network, or electronic bulletin board system. This means that if a user has access, they have the permission and capability to connect to and interact with the specified system. Therefore, the statement "Access refers to the user's ability to connect to a particular database, network, or electronic bulletin board system" is true.Rate this question:
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Information overload is a condition in which too much information is available on a topic, a common occurrence in online searching, particularly when the query is expressed in terms that are too general.
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A. TrueExplanation
Information overload refers to the overwhelming amount of information available on a particular topic, often resulting from online searching. This is especially common when a search query is too general, leading to an excessive amount of search results. Therefore, the statement that information overload is a condition in which too much information is available on a topic is true.Rate this question:
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There are ten (10) definitions of information according to Fritz Machlup (1983). One of the definition is Information can affected the beliefs of the person when received the information.
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A. TrueExplanation
According to Fritz Machlup, one of the definitions of information is that it can affect the beliefs of a person when they receive it. This means that when someone receives information, it has the potential to change their existing beliefs or shape their understanding of a particular subject. Therefore, the statement "Information can affect the beliefs of the person when received the information" is true.Rate this question:
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There are seven (7) stages of Information Cycle. One of the stages is the new knowledge need to be undergo several appraisal and reviewed by editors.
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because in the information cycle, new knowledge needs to undergo appraisal and be reviewed by editors. This ensures that the information is accurate, reliable, and meets the standards set by the editors. This stage is crucial in maintaining the quality and credibility of the information before it is disseminated to the public.Rate this question:
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One of the hierarchies of information is date.
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A. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that one of the hierarchies of information is date. However, this is not accurate as date is not a hierarchy of information but rather a variable or attribute of information. Hierarchies of information typically refer to the organization or categorization of information based on different levels or levels of importance. Date can be used as a criterion for organizing information, but it is not a hierarchy in itself. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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Swamping is a term that refers to a good information.
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A. FalseExplanation
The statement "Swamping is a term that refers to a good information" is incorrect. Swamping is not a term that refers to good information. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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Tertiary is a tool that lead to primary sources.
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A. FalseExplanation
Tertiary sources are not tools that lead to primary sources. Tertiary sources are information sources that compile and summarize information from primary and secondary sources. They are typically used for background information or to gain a general understanding of a topic. Primary sources, on the other hand, are original materials or firsthand accounts of events or research. Therefore, the statement is false.Rate this question:
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Letters, original artwork are information in its original form and are the example of Tertiary source.
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A. FalseExplanation
The given statement is incorrect. Letters and original artwork are not examples of tertiary sources. Tertiary sources are sources that compile and summarize information from primary and secondary sources, such as encyclopedias or textbooks. Letters and original artwork are considered primary sources as they are firsthand accounts or creations of individuals.Rate this question:
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There are three (3) issues in access to information. The three (3) issues are Information Overload, Information Explosion and Information Needs.
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A. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because it states that there are three issues in access to information, specifically Information Overload, Information Explosion, and Information Needs. However, there are actually more than three issues that can arise in access to information, such as information bias, information security, and information inequality, among others. Therefore, the statement is incorrect.Rate this question:
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