In the context of the major components of an information system, which of the following is a difference between information and data?
A) Unlike data, information is considered the input to an information system.
B) Unlike data, information can be collected in aggregated and disaggregated forms.
C) Unlike data, information by itself is difficult to use for making decisions.
D) Unlike data, information consists of facts that have been analyzed by the process component.

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Data refers to raw, unorganized facts that need to be processed to make them useful, while information is the processed data that is meaningful and useful. Information is derived from data through analysis, making it more structured and relevant for decision-making. Therefore, unlike data, information consists of facts that have been analyzed by the process component of an information system.

In the Context of the Major Components of an Information