SS1 first term data processing past questions and answers
Question: What is the primary function of a computer in data processing?
A. Input
B. Processing
C. Output
D. Storage
Answer: B. Processing
Question: Which of the following is an example of input device?
A. Printer
B. Monitor
C. Keyboard
D. Hard disk
Answer: C. Keyboard
Question: What is the purpose of data validation in data processing?
A. To destroy data
B. To ensure data accuracy
C. To slow down processing
D. To increase storage
Answer: B. To ensure data accuracy
Question: Which programming language is commonly used for data processing?
A. Java
B. Python
C. HTML
D. CSS
Answer: B. Python
Question: What is a database in the context of data processing?
A. A collection of related files
B. A type of computer monitor
C. A series of data outputs
D. A printed report
Answer: A. A collection of related files
Question: What does CPU stand for in data processing?
A. Central Processing Unit
B. Computer Processing Unit
C. Central Printed Unit
D. Central Program Unit
Answer: A. Central Processing Unit
Question: In data processing, what is meant by the term 'byte'?
A. A small insect
B. A unit of digital information
C. A speed measurement
D. A data error
Answer: B. A unit of digital information
Question: What is the purpose of a data backup?
A. To slow down processing
B. To recover lost data
C. To increase storage
D. To validate data
Answer: B. To recover lost data
Question: Which storage device is considered non-volatile?
A. RAM
B. Hard disk
C. CD-ROM
D. USB flash drive
Answer: B. Hard disk
Question: What is the role of an operating system in data processing?
A. To store data
B. To process data
C. To manage hardware and software resources
D. To validate data
Answer: C. To manage hardware and software resources
Question: What is the purpose of a firewall in data processing?
A. To filter incoming and outgoing network traffic
B. To physically protect computers
C. To process data
D. To store data
Answer: A. To filter incoming and outgoing network traffic
Question: What is the significance of the file extension in data processing?
A. It determines the file's content
B. It indicates the file type
C. It affects processing speed
D. It manages storage allocation
Answer: B. It indicates the file type
Question: What does RAID stand for in the context of data storage?
A. Redundant Array of Independent Disks
B. Random Access of Inconsistent Data
C. Rapid Application of Information Databases
D. Reliable Allocation of Integrated Data
Answer: A. Redundant Array of Independent Disks
Question: What is the purpose of data encryption?
A. To reduce data storage
B. To increase processing speed
C. To secure data transmission and storage
D. To validate data
Answer: C. To secure data transmission and storage
Question: In the context of spreadsheets, what does a cell address represent?
A. The content of the cell
B. The format of the cell
C. The location of the cell
D. The validation of the cell
Answer: C. The location of the cell
Question: What is the purpose of a data dictionary?
A. To define programming languages
B. To store images
C. To describe data and its characteristics
D. To process data
Answer: C. To describe data and its characteristics
Question: Which data processing technique is used for analyzing large datasets?
A. Sorting
B. Filtering
C. Big Data Analytics
D. Validation
Answer: C. Big Data Analytics
Question: What is the difference between data and information?
A. Data is processed information
B. Information is unprocessed data
C. Data and information are the same
D. Data and information cannot be defined
Answer: B. Information is unprocessed data
Question: What is the purpose of a data warehouse?
A. To store historical data for analysis
B. To process real-time data
C. To validate data
D. To increase storage
Answer: A. To store historical data for analysis
Question: What is the role of a data analyst in data processing?
A. To design computer hardware
B. To create software programs
C. To analyze and interpret data
D. To manage network security
Answer: C. To analyze and interpret data
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