Unit 7.4 Data Modelling Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a data model?

• To create complex computer games.

• To represent real-life situations using software and programming instructions.

• To browse the internet.

• To send emails.

Which of the following is an example of a computer model?

• A written essay.

• A painting of a landscape.

• A spreadsheet tracking a budget.

• A physical model airplane.

What are computer models often designed to do?

• Replace physical objects entirely.

• Represent real-life situations and rules.

• Confuse users with complex data.

• Prevent decision-making.

What is a simulation in the context of data modelling?

• A real-world event being filmed.

• A computer program that predicts the outcome of a model.

• A type of physical exercise.

• A written description of an event.

Which of these applications often uses simulations?

• Sending text messages.

• Predicting weather patterns.

• Drawing digital art.

• Listening to music online.

What is a key advantage of using simulations?

• They are always 100% accurate.

• They allow you to see what might happen in different scenarios.

• They are more expensive than real-life experiments.

• They always involve physical interaction.

What is a common software application used for creating spreadsheets?

• Word processors.

• Web browsers.

• Microsoft Excel.

• Email clients.

What is the basic structure of a spreadsheet?

• Pages divided into paragraphs.

• Slides containing text and images.

• Rows and columns forming cells.

• A single scrolling document.

What can be entered into a cell in a spreadsheet?

• Only text.

• Only numbers.

• Text, numbers, and formulas.

• Only images.

What is a formula in a spreadsheet used for?

• To format the appearance of data.

• To perform calculations on data.

• To insert images into cells.

• To create charts and graphs.