Data Processing Quiz

What is data processing?

• The manipulation of data to extract useful information

• The storage of data

• The collection of data

• The deletion of data

Which of the following describes the data processing cycle?

• Input, processing, output, feedback

• Collection, storage, deletion, retrieval

• Gathering, collating, inputting, processing, storing, outputting

• Analysis, input, feedback, storage

What is the first step in the data processing cycle?

• Data Collation

• Data Gathering

• Data Processing

• Data Output

What occurs during the data collation stage?

• Data is collected from various sources

• Data is organized and combined

• Data is stored in databases

• Data is analyzed for patterns

In which stage of the data processing cycle is raw data converted into a usable format?

• Input Stage

• Processing Stage

• Storage Stage

• Output Stage

What is the purpose of the storage stage in data processing?

• To delete unnecessary data

• To organize data for easy access

• To retain data for future use

• To analyze data

Which stage of the data processing cycle involves displaying or distributing processed data?

• Input Stage

• Processing Stage

• Storage Stage

• Output Stage

Why is the computer considered an important tool for data processing?

• It can delete data quickly

• It can process data manually

• It increases accuracy and efficiency

• It requires no maintenance

What is one of the primary benefits of using computers for data storage?

• Limited storage capacity

• Efficient storage facilities

• High cost of storage devices

• Complexity of storage systems

How do computers provide fast access to information?

• By storing data on paper

• By using complex algorithms

• By retrieving data from slow systems

• By organizing data in an accessible format