WorksheetsInformation Processing
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
The manipulation of data to obtain information is called:
input
output
processing
storage
What validation type would you use to check that numbers fell within a certain range?
Range check
Presence check
Check digit
Consistency check
What is an automatic computer check to make sure data entered is sensible and reasonable known as?
Double entry
Verification
Validation
Auto Correct
This type of file is stored in the manner first in - first out and accessed in the same manner they were entered
Sequential
Serial
Index-Sequential
Index-Serial
This type of file contains temporary records
Transaction File
Master File
Transaction Log
Master Log
A disk device in which a computer can go directly to the desired record on the disk is called a(n) __________.
sequential file access
index-sequential file access
direct-access storage
indirect-access storage
In a clothes shop, dress sizes may range from 8 to 18. What type of check will ensure that the customer only enters dress sizes 10, 12, 14 and you would prevent anyone trying to enter text such as ‘ten’ or ‘ten and a half’.
Range Check
Data Type Check
Check Digit
Consistency Check
Occurs where the person entering the data accidentally changes the order of numbers or letters.
Transposition Errors
Transmission Errors
Typographical Errors
Transportation Errors
A ______ check compares the contents of two or more fields to make sure they make sense.
consistency
range
data type
format
Producing payroll is
Distributed Processing
Distributed Processing
What is a file?
the name given to an extension
the name given to a folder
the name given to a set of recorded information
the name given to a motherboard
A __________ file contains data that must be updated as transactions occur.
transaction file
master file
updated file
How do you make sure that you are getting accurate information?
Only choose .org and .gov websites
Avoid all news websites, since they are sensational
Look at several sources on the same topic to make sure the information is the same
Why is it important to consider the author's bias?
The author might not give you all the facts
The author might not be qualified to write about the topic
The author might be making a joke
The author might be writing a blog post
A disk device in which a computer can go directly to the desired record on the disk is called a(n) __________.
sequential file access
index-sequential file access
direct-access storage
