Data Acquisition Quiz

Which of the following is a reason to properly cite references?

• To avoid the author finding out

• So that readers can follow up and get more information

• So the APA can get royalties

• It is allowed because of fair use laws

When should number data types be used?

• When calculations are needed

• When there will be many records

• When the data contains numbers

• When sorting is required

What does Hungarian notation help database developers do?

• Understand object functions without opening them

• Create complex queries

• Design user interfaces

• Optimize database performance

Which of the following is not a benefit of data normalisation?

• Validation

• Improved data integrity

• Reduced file sizes

• Easier data retrieval

How can bias or skew be introduced by a researcher?

• When questions have open answers

• When survey responses are recorded using a Likert scale

• When the researcher reads the questions to the interviewee

• When pre-determined categories are applied to survey responses

What is a characteristic of quantitative data?

• It is subjective

• It is descriptive

• It is objective

• It is interpretive

What is the most efficient data type for storing true/false values?

• Numeric

• Character

• Boolean

• Date/Time

What does a record data structure consist of?

• Related pieces of data all of the same data type

• Related pieces of data that are all numeric data types

• Related pieces of data that may involve different data types

• Related pieces of data that are either a character or text data type

Data is considered accurate if it is

• correct, complete, consistent and clear.

• acquired, all there, appropriate and accessible.

• saved, sequenced, salient and sufficient.

• formalised, formatted, functional and frequent.

Solution specifications will comprise

• functional and non-functional requirements.

• solution requirements and constraints.

• functional, non-functional and data requirements.

• solution requirements, constraints and scope.