VCE Applied Computing Unit 1 Quiz

What is the primary use of quantitative data?

• Categorising different items of data.

• Scoring counts of items and things.

• Checking the accuracy of inputs.

• Creating data visualisations.

How is data most commonly defined?

• Organised information.

• Collected information.

• Primary material.

• Raw facts.

From where is primary data typically collected?

• Direct sources.

• Primary schools.

• Online databases.

• Other people's collections.

What is the purpose of organizing information and data?

• Assist in communicating and decision-making.

• Be able to search through it more easily.

• Ensure that none has been missed.

• Make it easier to store.

What can be said about data collected through an online poll on a specific interest group's Facebook page?

• Accurate because it is answered by people.

• Relevant because people who are interested have answered.

• Biased because only people who are interested have answered.

• Reliable when people fill out the consent form and agree to the privacy policy.

What are formats and conventions in the context of output presentation?

• Guidelines that apply to the presentation of output.

• Rules which determine the use of colors.

• Correct methods of implementing a website.

• Correct methods of setting out a design.

When a business like Red-e for Trade uses specific corporate colors for their website, this requirement is best described as:

• A constraint.

• An example of scope.

• A functional requirement.

• A non-functional requirement.

What does a table contain in a database?

• Cells.

• Numbers.

• Records.

• Relationships.

How should an Australian postcode generally be stored in a spreadsheet or database?

• As text or string or character.

• As a date.

• As a number.

• As a code chosen from a menu.

What is the purpose of data validation in databases?

• To ensure data is accurate and formatted correctly.

• To apply bold formatting.

• To ensure data is reasonable and complete.

• To ensure data has the right formulas.