Unit 2: Data Processing Quiz

What is Data processing ?

• When data is stored on a computer

• When data is processed into a meaningful and useful forms

• When data is sent in useful forms

• When data is copied from different devices

What are the 3 key stages of data processing?

• Upload

• Input

• Posting

• Processing

• Output

When a computer collects and stores data what does it mean?

• Data input

• Data output

• Data process

• Data upload

What industry will collect and process data for loan and savings?

• Banking

• Healthcare

• Manufacturing

• Farming

James works in a sector that deal with patient's data. What is this sector called?

• Research

• Healthcare

• Agriculture

• Care

Racheal works in the retail sector. What kind of data will she likely be processing?

• Payment Card details

• Medical history

• Mortgage

• Weather conditions

Which of these industries does not require data processing? (Select as many as required)

• Healthcare

• Carpentry

• Transportation

• Government

• None of the above

List 3 advantages of data processing.

Give 2 disadvantages of data processing.

Hardware has no role to play in data processing

• True

• False