Question

which of the following accurately describes metadata? metadata are critical to effective data sharing. metadata are used to record information about data that has been collected. metadata should be standardized to ensure that data are interoperable with similar datasets. metadata include multiple elements describing the context of the dataset. all of the above

Answer 1

A statement that accurately describes metadata include the following: E. all of the above.

In Computer technology, a metadata is the data that provides information about one or more aspects of a given data, so as to provide a structured reference that helps to sort and identify all of its attributes such as the following:

• Author
• Date created
• Date modified
• File type
• File size

The statements that accurately describes metadata include the following:

1. "metadata are critical to effective data sharing."
2. "metadata are used to record information about data that has been collected."
3. metadata should be standardized to ensure that data are interoperable with similar datasets."
4. metadata include multiple elements describing the context of the dataset."