Field 

Represents an attribute, description, or characteristic of some person, place, thing, or object

Record

A collection of related fields that describe an entity

Query

An option used to locate information within a database

DMBS 

Database Management System - A program that allows the user to create, manipulate, retrieve, and store information in a database

Data

Raw, unprocessed facts and/or figures, often obtained via use of measurement instruments

Information

Data that has been processed and structured, adding context and increased meaning

Knowledge

The ability to use information tactically and strategically to achieve specified objectives

Wisdom

The ability to select objectives that are consistent with and supportive of a general set of values

From Data to Wisdom

• Data: 896

• Information: 896 pages

• Knowledge: 896 pages is a long novel

• Wisdom: I should finish my homework before reading it