Data and Information Quiz

What is the difference between data and information?

• Data is organized, information is raw.

• Data is raw, information is organized.

• Data and information are the same.

• Information is always numerical, data is not.

How is data converted to information?

• By adding more data.

• By organizing and processing it.

• By deleting unnecessary data.

• By storing it in a database.

What role does validation play in data management?

• It organizes data into tables.

• It ensures data is reasonable and within limits.

• It deletes unnecessary data.

• It converts data into information.

Which of the following is a data type?

• Alphanumeric

• Symbolic

• Graphical

• Logical

Which data type is used for storing currency values?

• Alphanumeric

• Currency

• Boolean

• Date

What does the Latin word "validatus" mean?

• To make true

• To make valid, effective

• To make false

• To make strong

What is the purpose of validation in data entry?

• To ensure data is colorful

• To check data is sensible and reasonable

• To make data look nice

• To delete unnecessary data

Which of the following is NOT a type of validation check?

• Data type check

• Format check

• Color check

• Length check

Which of the following is a type of validation check?

• Presence check

• Color check

• Style check

• Design check

Verification is the checking that data entered _______ the original data