How Much Do You Know About Data Processing Cycle? Trivia Quiz

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How much do you know about the data processing cycle? Will you be able to solve this trivia quiz that we've created below? Let's see how many correct answers you can give this time. A data processing cycle is the set of operations used to transform data into useful information. If you've studied this topic earlier, then this quiz will be easy for you to crack. So, get ready and start answering now.

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1.

A collection of facts such as test scores, drawings, photographs, and inventory figures is called ____________.
- A.
  
  Quantity
- B.
  
  Product
- C.
  
  Data
- D.
  
  Collector’s item
- E.
  
  Merchandize
2.

Regardless of the kind of data processed or the kind of device or equipment used, all data processing systems involve _______.
- A.
  
  Analyzing, logic determination, and coding
- B.
  
  Input, storage, and processing
- C.
  
  Processing, storage, and distribution
- D.
  
  Origination, storage, and output
- E.
  
  Input, processing, and output
3.

The earliest data processing equipment were all manual-mechanical devices due to the ____________.
- A.
  
  Needs of the time
- B.
  
  Lack of adequate funds
- C.
  
  Absence of electricity and adequate technology
- D.
  
  Lack of government support
- E.
  
  Lack of manpower and raw materials
4.

All computers have common basic functions which are:
- A.
  
  Recording, processing, and output
- B.
  
  Input, storage, and merging
- C.
  
  Processing, sorting, classifying, and output
- D.
  
  Input, processing, storage, and output
- E.
  
  Calculating, sorting, storing, merging, and feedback
5.

Which of these option is not included in a data processing cycle steps?
- A.
  
  Input
- B.
  
  Processing
- C.
  
  Output
- D.
  
  None of the above
6.

____________ use a combination of manual procedures and mechanical equipment.
- A.
  
  Scientific Data Processing system
- B.
  
  Mechanical Processing System
- C.
  
  Real-Time Processing system
- D.
  
  None of the above
7.

Which of these are categories of data processing?
- A.
  
  Mechanical Data Processing
- B.
  
  Electronic Data Processing
- C.
  
  Scientific Data Processing
- D.
  
  All of the above
8.

One person's information may be another person's data. True or false?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Data is raw material gathered from one or more sources. State true or false?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Information is unfinished data. True or false?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Name the process that returns to its beginning and repeats itself in the same sequence.
- A.
  
  Repeater
- B.
  
  Cycle
- C.
  
  Sequential
- D.
  
  None of the above
12.

Name the data processing type that processes data by providing actions to multiple data sets through a single command.
- A.
  
  Manual Data processing
- B.
  
  Online data processing
- C.
  
  Real-time processing
- D.
  
  Batch data processing
13.

Discuss the steps involve in Data processing cycle
14.

Real-time data processing and online data processing are the same concepts. State true or false.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False