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DATA PROCESSING Flashcards

1
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The word data is derived from Latin language

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Datum

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Any collection of facts of figures

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Data

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3
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is the raw material to be processed by a computer

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Data

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4
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Datum

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Singular

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5
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Data

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Plural

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Example of Data are:

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  1. Names of students
  2. Marks obtained in the examination
  3. Designation of employees
  4. Addresses
  5. Quantity
  6. Rate
  7. Sales Figures
  8. Photographs
  9. Drawings
  10. Charts and Maps
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7
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Measured or identified on a numerical scale

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Numeric Data

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Using statistical methods results can be displayed using tables, Charts, Histograms, Graphs

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Numeric Data

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9
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The two types of Data

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  1. Numeric Data
  2. Character Data
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10
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Used to describe certain types of information

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Character Data

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11
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Terms are more precisely described as data in terms

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Character Data

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12
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is represented in the form of numbers

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Numeric Data

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13
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s 0-9 digits, a decimal
point (.), +, /, – sign and the letters “E” or “D” is an example of what type of data?

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Numeric Data

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14
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The two groups of Character Data are

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  1. String Data
  2. Graphical Data
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15
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consists of the sequence of characters

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String Data

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16
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The string data is further divided into two types

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  1. Alphabetic Data
  2. Alphanumeric Data
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17
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It is possible that pictures, charts and maps can be treated
as data

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Graphical Data

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18
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The scanner is normally used to enter this type of data.

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Graphical Data

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19
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The common use of this data is found in the National Identity Card.

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Graphical Data

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20
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A collection of data which conveys some meaningful idea

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Information

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It may provide answers to questions like who, which,when, why,what,how

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Information

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22
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What raw input means?

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The raw input is data and it has no significance when it exists in that form.

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23
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What does it mean when data is collated or organized?

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When data is collated or organized into something meaningful, it gains significance. This meaningful organization is information.

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24
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Any operation or set of operations performed upon data, whether or not
by automatic means, such as
❖ Collection
❖ Recording
❖ Organization
❖ Storage
❖ Adaptation
❖ Alteration to convert it into useful information.

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Data Processing

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25
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Once data is collected, it is processed to convert it into useful information. The data is processed again and again until an accurate result is achieved. This thing is called

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Data processing cycle

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26
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Process through which collected data is transformed into a form that computer can understand

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Input

27
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It is a very important step because the correct output result totally depends on this

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Input

28
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In the input step, what are the following activities can be performed?

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  1. Verification
  2. Coding
  3. Storing
  4. Calculations
  5. Summarizing
29
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The collected data is verified to determine whether it is correct
as required.

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Verification

30
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The verified data is coded or converted into machine-readable form so that it can be processed through a computer.

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Coding

31
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The data is stored on the secondary storage into a file. The stored data on the storage media will be given to the program as input for processing.

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Storing

32
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The arithmetic operations are performed on the numeric data to get the required results

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Calculated

33
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The data is processed to represent it in a summarized form.

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Summarizing

34
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means that the summary of data is prepared for top management

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ft

35
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Denotes the actual data manipulation
techniques that convert data into information. such as classifying, sorting,
calculating, summarizing, comparing

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Processing

36
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The data is classified into different groups and subgroups so that each group or sub-group of data can be
handled separately

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Classification

37
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The data is arranged into an order so that it can be accessed very quickly as and when required

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Storing

38
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After completing the processing step, _____ is generated

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Output

39
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What is the main purpose of data processing?

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The main purpose of data processing is to get the required result

40
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It is stored on the storage media for later user

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Output

41
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In output step, following activities can be performed

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  1. Retrieval
  2. Conversion
  3. Communication
42
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Output stored on the storage media can be retrieved at any time.

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Retrieval

43
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The generated output can be converted into different forms

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Conversion

44
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It can be represented into graphical form

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Conversion

45
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The generated output is sent to different
places.

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Communication

46
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What type of example is this “weather forecast is prepared and sent
to different agencies and newspapers etc. where it is required”

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Communication

47
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This method of data processing involves human intervention.

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Manual Data Processing

48
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Implies many opportunities for errors, such as delays in data capture

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Manual Data Processing

49
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as every single data field has to be keyed in manually

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Manual Data Processing

50
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A high amount of operator misprints

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Manual Data Processing

51
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It implies higher labor expenses in regards to spending for equipment and supplies, rent, etc

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Manual Data Processing

52
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Is the processing of data by a computer and its programs in an environment involving electronic communication.

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EDP (Electronic Data Processing)

53
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a term that was created when most computing input was physically put into the computer in punched card form or in ATM cards form and output as punched cards or paper reports

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EDP evolved from “DP” (data processing)

54
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there is a continual input, process and output of data

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Real Time Processing

55
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Data has to be processed in a small stipulated time period, otherwise it will create problems for
the system.

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Real Time Processing

56
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group of transactions collected over a period of time is collected, entered, processed then the batch results are produced.

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Batch Processing

57
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requires separate programs for input,
process and output

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Batch Processing

58
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It is an efficient way of processing high volume data

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Batch Processing

59
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Payroll system is an example of

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Batch Processing

60
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Examination system is an example of

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Batch Processing

61
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Billing System is an example of

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Batch Processing

62
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They are also capable of manipulating numeric and other symbols used in text with equal efficiency.

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Calculation and Text Manipulation

63
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Both data and program instructions are stored internally in a computer

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Storage and Retrieval

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