Computing Solutions Inc. is a high$-$tech consulting firm that focuses on helping companies to implement and adapt new technological developments in daily operations. Ted is the department head and needs to train John and Kelly, both project managers, on the proper applications of technological solutions for businesses.

Ted also informs John and Kelly that the term $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ in MIS implies numbers, names or quantities.

A$)$ information

B$)$ data

C$)$ systems

D$)$ standards