Multiple Choice Quiz

Define the term 'input device'.

• A hardware component that allows users to enter data into a computer system

• A software program used to process input data

• A storage device used to save inputted information

• A type of display screen that shows input data

Which of the following is NOT an input device?

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Monitor

• Scanner

What is the primary purpose of system software?

• To allow users to browse the internet

• To manage hardware and provide a platform for application software

• To create documents and spreadsheets

• To process raw data into meaningful information

Which of the following is an example of system software?

• Microsoft Word

• Windows 11

• Adobe Photoshop

• Google Chrome

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

• Monitor

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Microphone

What is a method used to check input data for errors?

• Formatting

• Validation

• Outputting

• Editing

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

• Presence check

• Encryption check

• Length check

• Format check

What is verification in data entry?

• A. A process used to confirm the accuracy of entered data

• B. A method for correcting incorrect data

• C. A way of organizing data into different formats

• D. A software program for inputting information

How does validation differ from verification?

• Validation ensures data is correct, while verification ensures data is in the correct format

• Validation checks if data is reasonable, while verification checks if data is accurate

• Validation is done by humans, while verification is done by computers

• Verification prevents all types of data errors

What is the key difference between data and information?

• Data consists of raw facts, while information is processed and meaningful

• Data is stored in the cloud, while information is stored on hardware

• Information is always numerical, while data includes text and numbers

• Data is a type of software, while information is a type of hardware