Data Hierarchy

Question 1

What is the component of the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy that includes basic observations?

Answer 1

Data

Data refers to raw facts and figures without context.

Question 2

Which term describes the statement, ‘The oven is at 350°F, nearing the needed temperature,’ based on the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy?

Answer 2

Knowledge

Knowledge involves the interpretation and understanding of information.

Question 3

What is the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) pyramid component exemplified by the value ‘2:00’?

There are 30 questions on a final exam. The exam will be given in room 126 at 2:00 p.m., and students have one hour to complete it.

Answer 3

Data

Data is the specific value representing time without context.

Question 4

What is the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) pyramid component exemplified by the statement, ‘I have extra time, so I should review my answers’?

There are 30 questions on a final exam. The exam will be given in room 126 at 2:00 p.m., and students have one hour to complete it.

Answer 4

Wisdom

Wisdom involves making decisions based on knowledge and understanding.

Question 5

Which term describes the statement, ‘It is 1:50 p.m., so I should head to room 126,’ based on the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy?

A final exam has 30 questions, and students have one hour to complete it. The exam is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. in room 126.

Answer 5

Wisdom

Knowledge is linked to decision-making based on time awareness.

Question 6

Which component of the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy is exemplified by the value ‘1,200’ in this scenario?

Answer 6

Data

Data is the numerical output of the machine per hour.

Question 7

Which component of the data-information-knowledge-wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy is exemplified by the statement, ‘The machine starts at 8:00 a.m.’?

A production machine runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., outputting 1,200

Answer 7

Information

Data represents a specific time without interpretation.

Question 8

How are information and knowledge different?

Answer 8

Knowledge involves understanding patterns, but information does not.

Knowledge requires interpretation and understanding, while information presents facts.

Question 9

Which statement represents a difference between wisdom and information, based on the data pyramid?

Answer 9

Wisdom involves understanding principles, but information does not.

Wisdom applies learned principles to make informed decisions.