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QUIZ IT 18 G2
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1Which of the following is not classed as a source of data?
- AOriginal source data
- BIndirect data
- CImage data
- DArchived data
2This is where you have made efforts to obtain the data directly.
- AIndirect data
- BProcessed data
- COriginal source data
- DArchived data
3An advantage of original source data is that you get the exact data which you need
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
4A disadvantage of original source data is that you have to gather more data than you actually need
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
5Gathering original source data is always faster than any other method
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
6You may be able to sell original source data to other people/companies and recoup some costs
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
7This means that data has been collected for a particular reason but then used for something else.
- AOriginal source data
- BIndirect data
- CArchived data
- DDirect data
8This is data which has been copied and then removed from the system and stored safely offline
- AOriginal source data
- BIndirect data
- CArchived data
- DDirect data
9Using indirect data might be less expensive than using original source data
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
10Examples of static data are:
- AData from a stock market
- BA newspaper story
- CData on a webpage that is updated from time to time
- DData stored on a CD ROM
- EColumn headings for a football league table
- FNews feeds a mobile phone app.
11Archived data are data that you collected and used for a particular reason. However, you then found another way that you could make use of that data. The data is used for a purpose different to the original intention.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
12Indirect sources of data are data that was collected by someone else and that you are now using for another reason.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
13Archived data is immediately available online.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
14All indirect data is purchased from someone else.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
15Accuracy, relevance, age, level of detail and completeness of the information can not affect its quality.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
16Data:
- AData represents organized and processed facts.
- BUsually data is static in nature.
- CIt can represent a set of discrete facts about events.
- DData is not a prerequisite to information.
17By information we mean human understanding of a subject matter that has been acquired through proper study and experience.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
18Encoding transforms data into another format in such a way that only specific individual(s) can reverse the transformation.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
19Encryption transforms data into another format in such a way that only specific individual(s) can reverse the transformation.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
20Once a static information source has been created, it is unlikely to be changed or updated for a significant amount of time.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
21What are a collection of words, numbers or pictures with meaning known as?
- AData
- BInformation
- CCommunication
- DKnowledge
22What does putting data into a framework or structure provide?
- AMore information
- BRules
- CContext
23Which of the following is correct?
- AKnowledge leads to information, and information leads to data
- BData leads to information, and information leads to knowledge
- CData leads to knowledge and knowledge leads to information
24Which of the following is not an example of data?
- A301062
- BYellow
- C5675, Rafael Nuñez
25The petrol gauge was showing almost empty. I decided to look out for the next petrol station'. What is the statement 'I decided to look out for the next petrol station' an example of?
- AData
- BInformation
- CKnowledge
- DNone of the above
26What is an automatic computer check to make sure data entered is sensible and reasonable known as?
- ADouble entry
- BVerification
- CValidation
- DNone of the above
27A faulty what can cause data to become corrupt?
- AScanner
- BHard disk
- CPrinter
28Which of the following is unlikely to damage or delete data?
- ASystem crash
- BArchiving
- CVirus
29Which would be the best method of backing up your data?
- APrinting out paper copies and filing them away
- BKeep a second copy of the data on your hard disk
- CMake a copy on a removable storage device, e.g. CD, DVD, external hard disk
30Where backups ideally should be kept?
- AOn the computer's hard disk
- BNear the computer
- CIn a separate room or off site
31What can be done to disks to prevent accidental deletion of data?
- ASore them in their original packaging
- BWrite protect them
- COnly allow access with a user id and password
32In order to restrict access to secure data, a system of what should be used?
- APasswords
- BAnti-virus software
- CMulti-user operating system
33Converting data into a secret code so that it cannot be read by an unauthorised person is called what?
- AInscription
- BEncryption
- CDe-encryption
34Which of the following is not a physical precaution to protect data?
- ALocks on the doors
- BSecurity guards
- CPasswords
35What keeps a record of every file opened and every keystroke made?
- AAudit log
- BUtility program
- CSecurity policy
36Which of these is a primary source of data?
- AArticles, such as literature reviews, commentaries, research articles in all subject disciplines.
- BStatistics, surveys, opinion polls, scientific data, transcripts.
- CCriticism of works of literature, art and music.
- DEncyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks.
- ECartoons, postcards, posters.
- FAutobiographies, memoirs, diaries, emails, oral histories.
- GAll of these are primary sources.
- HNeither of these is a primary source.
37What validation type would make sure a post code was entered in the correct format?
- ALength check.
- BFormat check.
- CPresence check.
38What validation type would you use to check that numbers fell within a certain range?
- ARange check.
- BPresence check.
- CCheck digit.
39What validation type checks that a field is not left blank?
- AFormat check
- BLength check
- CPresence check
40What validation type uses the last one or two digits to check the other digits are correct?
- ALength check
- BFormat check
- CCheck digit
41What validation type checks a minimum number of characters have been entered?
- ALength check
- BFormat check
- CRange check
42Data is to be entered into a computer in the format YYMMDD. Which of the following is not a valid date?
- A310921
- B211113
- C28th June 2017
43Which of the following statements is false?
- AValidation can check that the data is sensible.
- BValidation can check that the data falls between certain allowable boundaries.
- CValidation can check that the data is correct.
44Which of the following is NOT a method of verification?
- ADouble entry - typing the data in twice and getting the computer to check the second version against the first.
- BUsing presence, range and length checks to make sure that no mistakes happen.
- CPrinting out what you have typed in and comparing it against the source data.
45Which method of validation would be ideal for a shop to use when entering information into a stock database?
- APresence check
- BFormat check
- CLookup
46People traveling by air can make use of dynamic information sources at airports. They can see a real-time list of all flights which are due to arrive and depart.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
47Direct data: You may not know exactly where the data came from and so it may be unreliable.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
48Indirect sources means data has been collected for a particular reason but then that data is used for something else.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
49The terms "Verification" and "Validation" are used in the same way, they are synonyms
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
50The statement 'it wasn´t raining outside' is which of these?
- AData
- BInformation
- CKnowledge
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- IT 18 Quiz am QUIZ IT 18 G2, erstellt von Patricia Martinez am 22/06/2017.
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- Patricia Martinez
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