Quiz on Sources of Data Topic 11.2 from CIE

What type of data does not change during processing?

• Direct data

• Indirect data

• Static data

• Dynamic data

Which of the following is an example of dynamic data?

• A newspaper story

• Data on a CD ROM

• Data stored in a hard copy

• Data on a webpage

What is a direct data source?

• Data collected for a specific purpose

• Data that is dynamic

• Data that is static

• Data obtained from a third party

Which of the following is NOT a method of collecting direct data?

• Interviews

• Observation

• Data logging

• Purchasing data from a vendor

What is an indirect data source?

• Data collected for one purpose but used for another

• Data collected for a specific purpose

• Data that is always accurate

• Data that is original and firsthand

Which of the following is an advantage of direct data sources?

• Lower cost

• Larger sample size

• Control over data collection methods

• Less time-consuming

What is a disadvantage of using indirect data sources?

• More control over data accuracy

• Faster data collection

• Limited data availability

• Higher costs

Which of the following describes static data?

• Data that is frequently updated

• Data that can be edited

• Data that does not change

• Data that is collected from multiple sources

What is a common method for collecting direct data?

• Using census data

• Analyzing social media

• Conducting surveys

• Reviewing historical records

Which of the following is an example of an indirect data source?

• Observational data from an experiment

• An electoral register

• Data from a government census

• A survey conducted by a researcher