Data Processing questions and answers

Data Processing Questions and Answers

Data Processing questions to test candidates’ acquisition of basic skills of data processing and knowledge in the application of ICT in facilitating business transactions and education.

251.

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

A.

Colour

B.

Height

C.

Length

D.

Show size

Correct answer is A

Qualitative data can be observed and recorded. This data type is non-numerical in nature.

 

252.

Data processed into its useful form is referred to as

A.

Unique data

B.

Raw data

C.

Knowledge

D.

Information

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

253.

One of the characteristic feature of the second generation computer is the presence of

A.

Vacuum tube

B.

Transistors

C.

Micro-chips

D.

Integrated circuit

Correct answer is B

A transistor computer, now often called a second generation computer, is a computer which uses discrete transistors instead of vacuum tubes. 

254.

Which of the following defines heterogeneous distributed database?

A.

Same DBMS is used at each location but data are not distributed across all nodes

B.

Same DBSM is used at each location with data distributed across all nodes

C.

Different DBSM is used at each location and data are not distributed across all nodes

D.

Different DBSM is used at each location and data are distributed across all nodes

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

255.

The prevention of data from corruption and unauthorized access is a function of data

A.

Security

B.

Secrecy

C.

Intergrity

D.

Coding

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.