Quiz 3

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 data processing system may involve some combination of:

Answer 2

1. conversion
2. validation
3. sorting
4. summarization
5. aggregation
6. analysis
7. reporting

Question 3

converting data to another form or Language.

Answer 3

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

stages of data processing cycle

Answer 11

1. input stage
2. processing stage
3. output stage
4. storage stage

Question 12

input stage

Answer 12

1. data collection
2. data capture
3. encoding
4. data transmission
5. data communications

Question 13

processing stage

Answer 13

1. performing instructions
2. transforming raw data into information

Question 14

output stage

Answer 14

1. decoding
2. presenting data to user

Question 15

storage stage

Answer 15

1. storing data
2. retrieve data

Question 16

data processing methods

Answer 16

1. manual data processing
2. mechanical data processing
3. electronic data processing

Question 17

data is processed manually without using any machine or tool to
get required results; all the calculations and logical operations are performed
manually on the data

Answer 17

manual data processing

Question 18

data is processed by using different devices like
typewriters, mechanical printers or other mechanical devices; These are faster than the manual mode but still forms
the early stages of data processing

Answer 18

mechanical data processing

Question 19

is 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 19

electronic data processing

Question 20

types of data processing

Answer 20

1. batch processing
2. online processing
3. real-time processing
4. distributed processing
5. multi-processing
6. time sharing

Question 21

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

Answer 21

batch processing

Question 22

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 22

online processing

Question 23

has the ability to respond almost immediately to various signals in order to acquire
and process information

Answer 23

real-time processing

Question 24

commonly utilized by remote workstations connected to one big central workstation
or server; All the end machines run on a fixed
software located at a particular place and make use of exactly same information and sets of instruction.

Answer 24

distributed processing

Question 25

needs be performed are sent to different CPUs working parallel within the mainframe.; most widely used types of data processing

Answer 25

multi-processing

Question 26

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 26

time-sharing

Question 27

instead of all the computer hardware and software you're using sitting on your desktop, or somewhere inside your company's network, it's provided for you as a service by another company and accessed over the Internet, usually in a completely seamless way

Answer 27

cloud computing

Question 28

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 28

data processing cycle

Question 29

data processing cycle

Answer 29

1. collection 2. preparation 3. input 4. processing 5. output 6. storage

Question 30

first stage of the cycle; needs to ensure that the data gathered are both defined and accurate, so that subsequent decisions based on the findings are valid

Answer 30

data collection

Question 31

consider this as a part of processing but does not involve any processing.; n includes sorting and filtering of data which will finally be used as input; It is the manipulation of data into a form suitable for further analysis and processing.

Answer 31

preparation

Question 32

This is the feeding of collected data, raw and sieved data for processing; It is the task where verified data is coded or converted into machine readable form so that it can be processed through an application

Answer 32

input

Question 33

This is the step where data is processed by electronic data processing, mechanical processing, processing system or other means; data is one who gives information to the user and can be put to use

Answer 33

processing

Question 34

The processed data is delivered in the form of information/ results in this step; where processed information is now transmitted and displayed to the user

Answer 34

output

Question 35

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

Answer 35

storage