Data Validation Quiz

What is the purpose of validation in a computer system?

• To slow down the system

• To confuse users

• To ensure data accuracy

• To make data look pretty

What type of check ensures that data has been entered into a field and is not left blank?

• Type check

• Format check

• Presence check

• Range check

Which type of check verifies that an entered value is of a particular type?

• Type check

• Range check

• Presence check

• Format check

What is the purpose of a range check?

• To ensure data accuracy

• To limit entries to a specific range

• To check for the presence of data

• To verify data type

How can validation be used in surveys?

• To make the survey look pretty

• To alert respondents about unanswered questions

• To slow down the survey

• To confuse respondents

What is the purpose of a presence check?

• To ensure data accuracy

• To limit entries to a specific range

• To check for the presence of data

• To verify data type

Which type of check is used to make sure that numbers entered into a program fall within an acceptable range?

• Presence check

• Range check

• Format check

• Type check

How does validation help in programming?

• To make the program look pretty

• To slow down the program

• To confuse programmers

• To ensure data inputs are valid and produce accurate results

What is the purpose of a type check?

• To ensure data accuracy

• To limit entries to a specific range

• To verify data type

• To check for the presence of data

How can validation be used to solicit specific types of answers in surveys?

• By adding response requirements and validation to survey questions

• By making the survey look pretty

• By slowing down the survey

• By confusing respondents