Introduction to Data Acquisition

What is the primary goal of data acquisition?

• To delete unnecessary information

• To gather accurate and relevant data for building a database

• To format all data into spreadsheets

• To eliminate redundancy

Which of the following is an example of an existing form used in data acquisition?

• Course registration form

• Weekly sales report

• Employee handbook

• Budget forecasting

What does "naturalistic observation" involve?

• Creating artificial scenarios for data collection

• Observing stakeholders during their daily tasks

• Using only automated tools for analysis

• Sending out questionnaires to collect data

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of interviews for data gathering?

• They allow exploring complex issues

• They are time-efficient

• They can involve prototypes for better understanding

• They provide direct user feedback

What is the purpose of reviewing system documentation?

• To gather ideas through brainstorming

• To study workflows and rules of a system

• To interact with system users

• To modify the data model directly

Published examples or similar systems are useful because:

• They guarantee identical requirements

• They provide insights and a starting point for development

• They eliminate the need for brainstorming

• They avoid any need for interviews

What is a common issue when gathering data?

• Redundancy in attributes

• Lack of stakeholders

• Over-reliance on prototypes

• Using only one data source

Which entity would be part of a medical database?

• Patients

• Airplanes

• Passengers

• Travel agencies

What is brainstorming primarily used for?

• Data validation

• Workflow automation

• Group creativity to generate ideas

• Creating system prototypes

What type of question might a questionnaire include?

• Yes/No questions

• Open-ended questions

• Multiple-choice questions

• All of the above