micro quiz 2

Question 1

is a combination of machines, people, and processes that for a set of
inputs produces a defined set of outputs

Answer 1

data processing system

Question 2

A term commonly used _________ with data or storage (codes) processing system is
information system

Answer 2

synonymously

Question 3

converting data to another form or Language

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Conversion

Question 4

Ensuring that supplied data is “clean, correct and useful.”

Answer 4

Validation

Question 5

arranging items in some sequence and/or in different sets.

Answer 5

Sorting

Question 6

– reducing detail data to its main points

Answer 6

Summarization

Question 7

combining multiple pieces of data.

Answer 7

Aggregation

Question 8

the “collection, organization, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data

Answer 8

Analysis

Question 9

list detail or summary data or computed information

Answer 9

Reporting

Question 10

refers to the transforming raw data into meaningful output

Answer 10

Data processing

Question 11

can be done
manually using a pen and paper, mechanically using simple devices such as typewriter or electronically
using modern data processing tools in computers

Answer 11

Data

Question 12

Stages of Data Processing Cycle

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input Stage
Processing Stage
Output stage
Storage Stage

Question 13

Data Processing Methods

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Manual Data Processing
Mechanical Data Processing
Electronic Data Processing

Question 14

data is processed manually without using any machine or tool to
get required results.

Answer 14

manual data processing

Question 15

data is processed by using different devices like
typewriters, mechanical printers or other mechanical devices.

Answer 15

mechanical data processing method

Question 16

s the modern technique to process data. The data is
processed through computer; Data and set of instructions are given to the computer as input and the
computer automatically processes the data according to the given set of instructions.

Answer 16

Electronic Data Processing

Question 17

This method of processing data is very fast and accurate

Answer 17

Electronic Data Processing

Question 18

Types Of Data Processing

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Batch Processing
Online Processing
Real-Time Processing
Distributed Processing
Multi-Processing
Time sharing

Question 19

is a method where the information to be organized is sorted into groups to allow
for efficient and sequential processing

Answer 19

Batch Processing

Question 20

This is a method that utilizes Internet connections and equipment directly attached to a computer.
This allows for the data stored in one place and being used at altogether different place.

Answer 20

Online Processing

Question 21

This technique has the ability to respond almost immediately to various signals in order to acquire
and process information. These involve high maintenance and upfront cost attributed to very advanced
technology and computing power

Answer 21

Real-Time Processing

Question 22

This method is commonly utilized by remote workstations connected to one big central workstation
or server

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Distributed Processing

Question 23

This type of processing perhaps the most widely used types of data processing. It is used almost
everywhere and forms the basis of all computing devices relying on processors

Answer 23

Multi-Processing

Question 24

is term used to explain the sequence of steps or process used to process the raw data and turn it into readable form and generate meaningful information

Answer 24

Data Processing
Cycle

Question 24

Time based used of CPU is the core of this data processing type. The single CPU is used by multiple users. All users share same CPU but the time allocated to all users might differ

Answer 24

Time sharing

Question 25

This is the first stage of the cycle

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Data Collection

Question 26

includes sorting and filtering of data which will finally be used as input

Answer 26

Preparation

Question 27

This is the feeding of collected data, raw and sieved data for processing

Answer 27

Input

Question 27

It is the manipulation of data into a form suitable for further analysis and processing.

Answer 27

Preparation

Question 28

This is the step where data is processed by electronic data processing, mechanical processing, processing system or other means

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Processing

Question 29

The processed data is delivered in the form of information/ results in this step

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Output/ Result

Question 30

is the last stage in the data processing cycle, where data, and metadata (information about data) are held for future use. T

Answer 30

Storage