What is the primary difference between data and information? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the primary difference between data and information?
A. Data refers to hardware, information to software
B. Data is raw facts, while information is processed data
C. Data is always structured, information is unstructured
D. There is no difference between data and information
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Data consists of raw, unprocessed facts, whereas information is data that has been processed and given meaning for decision-making.

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