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Data Validation revision flashcards
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- 1What is validation?an automatic computer check to ensure that the data entered is sensible and reasonable
- 2What is verification?an automatic computer check to ensure that the data entered exactly matches the original source
- 3What is a key field?a unique identifier for each record; e.g. car registration number or examination candidate number
- 4What is the Data Protection Act?A law designed to protect personal data stored on computers or in an organised paper filing system
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- I have mentioned: Data Protection Act, Validation, Verification and Key Field.
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- Emily Harris
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