Middle School: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade - Computer Science - Data Solution - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1.

Data is .......

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an item of computer software
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letters, numbers or characters with meaning
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letters, numbers or characters with no meaning
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stored numbers

Q.2.

Data is stored by computers in locations called .......

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bikes
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binaries
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bytes
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byttes

Q.3.

A storage location contains the digits - 31122012.

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This might be a piece of data
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This is a date
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This is certainly a piece of information
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None of these

Q.4.

Data enters a computer .......

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before processing but after the entry stage
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during the entry stage
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during the input stage
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during the processing stage

Q.5.

Computers use binary code to store data because .......

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binary code is more reliable
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binary code is much faster
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binary code takes up less space
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electronic circuits can only be 'on' or 'off'

Q.6.

In most computers how many 'bits' make up a 'byte'?

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8
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9
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32
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36

Q.7.

Data entered should be 'verified'. This means .......

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it should be checked for viruses
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it should be checked to make sure it is completely accurate
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it should be checked to make sure it is entered correctly
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it should be checked to make sure it is reasonable

Q.8.

Which is not a means of entering data into a computer?

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Bar-code reader
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Keyboard
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Monitor
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Scanner

Q.9.

Data entered should be 'validated'. This means .......

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it should be checked to make sure it contains no errors
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it should be checked to make sure it is correct
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it should be checked to make sure it is sensible
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it should be entered in small batches

Q.10.

Which is not a measure of storage size?

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Megabyte
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Gigabyte
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Terabyte
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Kilabyte