Information Processing Flashcard

Front

What is the primary difference between data and information?

Back

Data is raw facts, while information is meaningful knowledge.

Front

Characteristic of reliable information: Irrelevance, Obsolescence, Bias, Authenticity

Back

Authenticity

Front

What type of document can be read directly by computer systems?

Back

Machine-readable document

Front

What is the purpose of a presence check in data validation?

Back

To ensure that data is actually entered.

Front

Which method of verification involves entering data twice?

Back

Double Entry

Front

What is cloud storage?

Back

Storage on remote servers accessed via the Internet.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a method of validation?

• Proofreading
• Data Type Check
• Range Check
• Consistency Check

Back

Proofreading

Front

What is a turnaround document?

Back

A document that is printed and contains machine-readable objects.

Front

What is the main purpose of validation in data processing?

Back

To ensure data is accurate and genuine.

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What is a soft copy?

Back

A digital or electronic version of a document.