Q.1
Data is .......
  • an item of computer software
  • letters, numbers or characters with meaning
  • letters, numbers or characters with no meaning
  • stored numbers
Q.2
Data is stored by computers in locations called .......
  • bikes
  • binaries
  • bytes
  • byttes
Q.3
A storage location contains the digits - 31122012.
  • This might be a piece of data
  • This is a date
  • This is certainly a piece of information
  • None of these
Q.4
Data enters a computer .......
  • before processing but after the entry stage
  • during the entry stage
  • during the input stage
  • during the processing stage
Q.5
Computers use binary code to store data because .......
  • binary code is more reliable
  • binary code is much faster
  • binary code takes up less space
  • electronic circuits can only be 'on' or 'off'
Q.6
In most computers how many 'bits' make up a 'byte'?
  • 8
  • 9
  • 32
  • 36
Q.7
Data entered should be 'verified'. This means .......
  • it should be checked for viruses
  • it should be checked to make sure it is completely accurate
  • it should be checked to make sure it is entered correctly
  • it should be checked to make sure it is reasonable
Q.8
Which is not a means of entering data into a computer?
  • Bar-code reader
  • Keyboard
  • Monitor
  • Scanner
Q.9
Data entered should be 'validated'. This means .......
  • it should be checked to make sure it contains no errors
  • it should be checked to make sure it is correct
  • it should be checked to make sure it is sensible
  • it should be entered in small batches
Q.10
Which is not a measure of storage size?
  • Megabyte
  • Gigabyte
  • Terabyte
  • Kilabyte
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