GAQM CITM-001 Exam - Topic 9 Question 24 Discussion

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Question #: 24
Topic #: 9

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Which type of knowledge is represented by facts?

AExplicit Knowledge

BTactic Knowledge

CBusiness Knowledge

DStrategic Knowledge

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Suggested Answer: A

Explicit knowledge is the type of knowledge that can be easily articulated, expressed, and recorded in the form of text, number, symbol, code, formula, or musical note. It is the knowledge that is based on facts, data, and rules that can be shared and communicated.Examples of explicit knowledge are company policies, process documents, research reports, etc12345Reference:

1: Different Types of Knowledge: Implicit, Tacit, and Explicit | Bloomfire

2: Tacit Knowledge Vs. Explicit Knowledge - Association for Intelligent Information Management

3: Tacit Knowledge: Definition, Examples, and Importance - Helpjuice

4: Explicit Knowledge: Definition, Examples, and Methods - Document360

5: Difference Between Explicit Knowledge and Tacit Knowledge - Key Differences

by Arlean at Mar 08, 2026, 08:05 PM

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Katheryn

2 hours ago

Definitely A. Tactic knowledge is more about skills and experiences.

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Quiana

5 days ago

I was torn between A and B, but A makes more sense.

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Valentin

10 days ago

Agreed, explicit knowledge is all about facts and data.

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Theola

16 days ago

I think it's A) Explicit Knowledge. Facts are clear and documented.

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Stanford

21 days ago

A) Explicit Knowledge is definitely the right choice. It's straightforward!

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Verlene

26 days ago

I lean towards B) Tactic Knowledge. But facts are more explicit.

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Gerry

1 month ago

Agreed, A makes sense. It's all about what can be easily shared.

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Valda

1 month ago

I think it's A) Explicit Knowledge. Facts are clear and documented.

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Jovita

1 month ago

I lean towards A too. Business decisions rely on explicit facts.

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Sommer

2 months ago

I’m not so sure. Tactic knowledge feels more intuitive. But facts are still explicit.

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Mireya

2 months ago

Agreed, explicit knowledge is straightforward. It's all about what you can prove.

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Alton

2 months ago

I think it's A) Explicit Knowledge. Facts are clear and documented.

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Cory

2 months ago

Not so sure about that. What about C) Business Knowledge?

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Adelaide

2 months ago

Totally with you on A! Makes the most sense.

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Valentine

4 months ago

Wait, is it really just facts? Sounds too simple.

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Franchesca

4 months ago

I thought it was B) Tactic Knowledge.

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Louann

4 months ago

Definitely A) Explicit Knowledge.

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Junita

4 months ago

Surprised this is even a question!

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Margo

4 months ago

Wait, are we sure it’s not B) Tactic Knowledge?

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Daniela

5 months ago

Totally agree with A!

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Pearly

5 months ago

I thought it could be C) Business Knowledge.

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Chau

5 months ago

Definitely A) Explicit Knowledge.

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Claudia

5 months ago

I might be overthinking this, but could business knowledge also involve facts? I need to double-check my notes on this.

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Lelia

5 months ago

I feel like this question is similar to one we practiced where we had to differentiate between types of knowledge. Explicit knowledge sounds familiar for facts.

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Nobuko

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about tacit knowledge being more about personal experience rather than just facts.

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Whitney

6 months ago

I think facts are usually linked to explicit knowledge, right? That's what we discussed in class.

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