STS101_MidtermExam

Data processing is the manipulation of data into what form?

• A more useful form
• Raw form
• Digital form
• Archived form

Which is the first step in the basic data processing cycle?

• Input
• Processing
• Output
• Storage

What additional step is included in the expanded data processing cycle after output?

• Distribution
• Input
• Origination
• Verification

Which of the following is an example of mechanical data processing?

• Using a typewriter and calculator
• Processing data on a computer
• Using an online database
• Real-time data processing

Which data processing category is essential for managing and analyzing business-related data to produce meaningful information?

• Business Data Processing (BDP)
• Scientific Data Processing (SDP)
• Online Data Processing
• Distributed Data Processing

Which data processing operation involves transferring data onto some form or document?

• Recording
• Classifying
• Sorting
• Merging

Verifying data in data processing is important because it:

• Ensures recorded data is checked for errors
• Involves reproducing data
• Involves placing data into files
• Arranges data in specific order

What does the classifying operation in data processing do?

• Separates data into various categories
• Reproduces the data
• Retrieves stored data
• Summarizes data into a report

Which operation in data processing arranges data in a specific order?

• Sorting
• Merging
• Storing
• Retrieving

The arithmetic manipulation of data is known as:

• Calculating
• Sorting
• Merging
• Summarizing