WorksheetsInformation Processing and Process modes
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Worksheet time: 25mins
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
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
Choose the types of data processing modes
Real time processing
Online processing
Batch processing
Distributed processing
What types of systems might use batch processing?
utility bills
airline reservations
What is a disadvantage of batch processing?
Processing is too fast
There's a delay in processing
Data can be processed when the computer is not in use
What is true about time-sharing processing?
data is collected and processed in a group
each user gets time to use the CPU to process data
data is processed immediately
Which processing mode produces information that is always up to date?
time sharing processing
batch processing
real time processing
Producing payroll is
Distributed Processing
Distributed Processing
__________________ is where multiple individual central processing units (CPU) work on the same programs, functions or systems to provide more capability for a computer or other device
Distributed Processing
When user makes a change to the data and the system automatically updates and re-processes
Distributed Processing
Distributed Processing
The grouping of jobs that require similar resources
timesharing
serial processing
multiprogramming
batch processing
Which term relates to a multiuser system
batch jobs
timesharing
serial processing
punch cards
Booking concert tickets uses what type of processing?
Online Processing
Batch Processing
when multiple programs run concurrently on a single processor and it’s the job of the OS to manage all the processes effectively and efficiently
Real time processing
Multi-processing
Multi-tasking
Time-Sharing
_______________ is implemented by using the concept of time-sharing and requires less time to execute processes.
Real time processing
Multi-processing
Multi-tasking
Time-Sharing
The computer responds to input without any delays
Distributed Processing
System failure can cost lives
Distributed Processing
This image demonstrates
Distributed Processing
It allocates resources in time slots to several programs simultaneously
Real time processing
Multi-processing
Multi-tasking
Time-Sharing
Based on your understanding what will be an advantage of Online Processing (more than one answer)
no need for human supervision
cost effective
virus free
processing is carried out automatically
with batch processing jobs can be processed without a human present
true
false
batch processing takes a short time to process
true
false
What is true about time-sharing processing?
data is collected and processed in a group
each user gets time to use the CPU to process data
data is processed immediately
Which processing mode produces information that is always up to date?
time sharing processing
batch processing
real time processing
Turning data into information is called ________
information storage
data processing
data storing
What is information?
research
data with meaning
storage on your computer
What is data?
facts and figures without meaning
internet
software on the computer
storage on your phone
All of the following are characteristics of Human Readable Documents EXCEPT?
Can be understood and interpreted by humans
Does not require any specialized equipment or device
Data is digitized in a document format
Requires specialized instruments because the data is complex
What validation type checks that a minimum number of characters have been entered?
Length check
Format check
Range check
5. Double-entry is a method of data __________ .
verification
validation
spell
text
Which of the following are advantages of sequential file organization and access?
Sorting makes it easy to access records.
Sequential file is best use of storage space.
Sequential file is a time consuming process.
It supports modern technologies that require fast access to stored records.
What is the arrangement of records using Indexed sequential file ordering
Ordered
Unordered
A company distributes a list among its employees for ordering stationery items. Each item is added as it is requested. This is an example of which file organization/access method?
Sequential file access
random/direct file access
serial file access
index sequential file access
A company has a set of records detailing the seating arrangement of all 250 employees, listed in the order of seat number. If the planner wants to get to the 50th employee, they need to go through the first 49 records. This is an example of which file organization/access method?
Sequential file access
random/direct file access
serial file access
index sequential file access
Assume a company wants to sorts its customer records into alphabetical order but still have quick access to individual records. Which file organization/access method would be best suited?
Sequential file access
random/direct file access
serial file access
index sequential file access
A bank keeps track of the banking transactions you carry out each day and sends you a printed statement at the end of each month. This is an example of which file organization/access method?
Sequential file access
random/direct file access
serial file access
index sequential file access
What validation type checks that the gender of a person is "M" if the title is "Mr"
Consistency Check
Presence Check
Range Check
Data Type Check
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
Presence check
Length check
A Turnaround document
is circulated among all the staff of an organization.
is circulated among all the heads of departments of an organization.
is output at one point which later comes back as an input
is all the above
The most important purpose of a turnaround document is to
serve as a source document
provide an audit trail for the external auditor
inform the bank of electronic funds deposits
requires an electronic device to verify the data on the document
This type of document does not need to be manually typed in by a person
human-readable
machine-readable
turnaround
source document
Data from source documents are usually typed into the computer. Based on this definition this source document would BEST be considered which of the following?
human readable
machine readable
turnaround
None of the above
Various methods of validation check is used to validate the data entered in one of the fields in the data entry form given above - Which of the following combination of fields would you apply a consistency check?
Number of Siblings and Current Age
Date of Birth and Current Age
Current Age and First Name
Date of Birth and Number of Siblings
Various methods of validation check is used to validate the data entered in one of the fields in the data entry form given above - Which of the following best describes how reasonableness check can be applied to the 'Number of Siblings' field?
Reasonableness check ensures that the number of sibling entered meets the correct range of numbers
Reasonableness check ensures that numbers not letters are entered into the field
Reasonableness check ensures that the number of sibling entered meets the correct length of characters
Reasonableness check ensures that the number of sibling entered is a realistic value
Various methods of validation check is used to validate the data entered in one of the fields in the data entry form given above - Which of the following best describes how data type check can be applied to the First Name field?
Data Type check ensures that the name entered makes sense
Data Type check ensures that letters are entered into the field not numbers
Data Type check ensures that the name entered meets the correct length of characters
Data Type check ensures that the name is matches the gender of the student
A ______ check compares the contents of two or more fields to make sure they make sense.
consistency
range
data type
format
Various methods of validation check is used to validate the data entered in one of the fields in the data entry form given above - Which of the following field(s) would you apply a range check to ensure the student can be enrolled in the school at grade 7?
Current Age
Number of Siblings
First Name
Date of Birth
