Data and Information: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 7 Computing

Question 1

When personal data is collected online, what is the most important ethical concern to consider?

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Discrimination based on personal data, such as when applying for jobs or insurance.

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Data theft or hacking leading to identity theft.

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Inconvenience of providing personal data for online services.

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Environmental impact of data storage and processing.

Question 2

How do data standards facilitate the effective sharing and interoperability of data?

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They enable different systems to interpret and process data consistently, allowing for seamless data exchange.

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They solely focus on data privacy and security, not interoperability.

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They prevent data sharing between systems by enforcing rigid data formats.

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They are unnecessary for data sharing, as systems can adjust to each other's data formats.

Question 3

What are the key benefits of using data visualization?

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Makes data easier to understand and interpret

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Helps identify trends and patterns in data

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Can be used to communicate data findings to others

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Is only useful for large datasets

Question 4

Your school is creating a new online system to store student records. What is the most crucial factor to consider when designing this system?

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How well it protects the data it stores

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How easy it is for teachers and students to use

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How much it costs to set up and keep running

Question 5

Under the Data Protection Act 2018, what are the three main rules for protecting personal information?

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Process data fairly and lawfully.

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Use data only for its intended purpose.

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Keep data secure and protected.

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Share data freely with others without consent.

Question 6

Which action is unethical when handling personal data?

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Selling personal data to other companies without people's knowledge or permission

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Getting permission from people before collecting their data

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Keeping data safe from unauthorized access

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Using data only for its intended purpose

Question 7

How can data analysis techniques help us make more informed decisions?

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By revealing patterns and trends in data, enabling us to anticipate future outcomes.

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By providing us with raw data to base our decisions on.

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By allowing us to discard data we don't need.

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By safeguarding our data from unauthorized access.

Question 8

What is a defining characteristic of unstructured data?

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It lacks a defined schema or structure.

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It has a rigid structure.

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It is typically stored in relational databases.

Question 9

What is data governance and why is it crucial for maintaining data quality?

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Data governance ensures data accuracy, consistency, and security.

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Data governance is only relevant for large organizations.

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Data governance solely focuses on data security.

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Data governance is unnecessary if a company has strong cybersecurity measures.

Question 10

Given the dataset {Name, Age, Height, Gender}, classify each data attribute into its correct data type.

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Name: Nominal, Age: Ordinal, Height: Continuous, Gender: Nominal

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Name: Ordinal, Age: Nominal, Height: Continuous, Gender: Ordinal

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Name: Continuous, Age: Nominal, Height: Ordinal, Gender: Continuous

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Name: Ordinal, Age: Continuous, Height: Nominal, Gender: Ordinal

Question 11

When sharing personal data online, what's important to keep in mind?

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Share only what's needed, to trusted sources.

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Share anything, as long as it's not your real name.

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Share as much as possible, it helps companies.

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Don't worry, the government protects your data.

Question 12

In the healthcare field, how can data analysis techniques enhance decision-making?

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By analyzing patient data to spot patterns and trends, allowing for personalized treatments and predictions of potential health risks.

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By examining financial data to optimize hospital budgets and allocate resources effectively.

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By tracking employee attendance and performance to improve staff management strategies.

Question 13

Which data storage method is ideal for handling large datasets, allowing for complex queries and data connections?

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Databases

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Spreadsheets

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Text files

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a typical feature of metadata?

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Protects data from unauthorized access

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Describes the structure and content of data

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Assists in organizing and managing data

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Enhances data accuracy

Question 15

What is the primary function of a data warehouse?

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To consolidate data from various sources into a central repository.

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To conduct in-depth data analysis and generate reports.

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To serve as a substitute for operational databases in daily transactions.

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To deliver real-time data updates to users.

Question 16

You are designing a survey to collect data from students about their favorite subjects. Which of the following steps would help minimize bias in the results?

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Using a random sample of students

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Allowing students to complete the survey anonymously

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Asking open-ended questions

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Using a convenience sample of students who are easily accessible

Question 17

Which of these is **not** a type of data?

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Taste

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Text

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Numbers

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Images

Question 18

How do we distinguish between data and information?

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Data is raw, while information is processed data.

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Information is raw, while data is processed data.

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There is no difference.

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Data is stored on computers, while information is stored on paper.

Question 19

What's the purpose of processing data?

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To make data more valuable

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To store data more efficiently

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To remove data

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To share data

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a common data type?

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Video

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Text

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Number

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Date

Question 21

What is the first step in the data processing cycle?

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Data collection

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Data storage

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Data analysis

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Data presentation

Question 22

Which of the following devices is used for temporary data storage?

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Random access memory

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Hard disk drive

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Solid state drive

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Read-only memory

Question 23

What is the main purpose of data visualization?

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To make data easier to understand and interpret

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To store data in a database

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To transmit data over a network

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To protect data from unauthorized access

Question 24

What is the difference between data and metadata?

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Data is raw, while metadata provides information about the data

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Metadata is raw, while data provides information about the metadata

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Data and metadata are the same thing

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Data is stored in a file, while metadata is stored in a database

Question 25

What is a data breach?

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When unauthorized individuals gain access to data

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When data is lost or stolen

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When data is corrupted or damaged

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When data is used for a purpose it was not intended for

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a common method of data collection?

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Hacking

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Surveys

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Interviews

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Observation

Question 27

What is the role of a database management system (DBMS)?

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To organize and manage data in a database

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To store data in a file

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To transmit data over a network

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To protect data from unauthorized access

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of data?

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Feelings

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Text

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Numbers

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Images

Question 29

What is the most secure way to store important personal information?

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In a password-protected file

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On a USB drive

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On social media

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In a public cloud

Question 30

What is the process of converting raw data into a usable format called?

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Data processing

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Data analysis

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Data manipulation

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Data cleaning

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of using a database?

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To store and manage large amounts of data efficiently

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To create and edit documents

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To browse the internet

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To play games

Question 32

What is the term for data that has been altered or processed?

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Processed data

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Raw data

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Stored data

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Transmitted data

Question 33

What is the fundamental difference between data and information?

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Data is raw facts, while information is processed data

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Data is organised, while information is not

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Data is quantitative, while information is qualitative

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Data is stored, while information is transmitted

Question 34

Which of the following is **not** a type of data?

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Patterns

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Numbers

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Text

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Images

Question 35

What is the process of collecting information known as?

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Data collection

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Data processing

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Data storage

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Data presentation

Question 36

Why should we protect data?

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To keep it private and secure

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To make sure it is accurate

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To speed up data processing

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To make data more accessible

Question 37

What is the primary purpose of data processing?

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To convert data into a useful form

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To store data safely

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To display data visually

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To remove unnecessary data

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a basic data type in computing?

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Image

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Text

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Number

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Boolean

Question 39

Which method is most suitable for collecting data from a large group of people?

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Questionnaire

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Observation

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Interview

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Experiment

Question 40

What is the main purpose of hashing in data processing?

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To create a unique identifier for data

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To sort data in a particular order

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To compress data

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To encrypt data

Question 41

How can we differentiate between data and information?

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Data is raw facts, while information is processed data.

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Information is more valuable than data.

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Data and information are the same.

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Data can be stored, while information cannot.

Question 42

What is the primary purpose of a database management system?

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To store and manage data effectively.

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To process data

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To encrypt data

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To visualize data

Question 43

What's the main goal of data mining?

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Finding patterns and insights in large datasets

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Collecting data from various sources

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Storing data in a database

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Creating graphs and charts

Question 44

What is the term for gathering data?

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Data entry

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Data analysis

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Data storage

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Data processing

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a good data handling practice?

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Sharing data with untrustworthy sources

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Making sure your passwords are strong

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Backing up your data regularly

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Deleting sensitive data safely

Question 46

How can poor quality data negatively impact data analysis results?

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Reduced accuracy

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Improved reliability

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Easier interpretation

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No impact

Question 47

Which type of data visualization is ideal for displaying changes over time?

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Line graph

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

Question 48

What type of data describes qualities or characteristics, such as favorite colors or opinions?

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Qualitative data

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Quantitative data

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Categorical data

Question 49

What is the primary purpose of data storage?

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To preserve and provide access to data

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To erase data after use

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To modify data

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To print data

Question 50

Which practice demonstrates responsible data handling?

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Safely disposing of data when it is no longer required

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Sharing data with everyone without hesitation

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Storing data without any protection

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Using data without permission

Question 51

Explain the distinction between data and information.

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Data represents raw facts, while information is organized and processed data

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Data is stored on a computer, while information exists only on paper

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Data is acquired, while information is created

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Data is always private, while information is always public

Question 52

What is the main goal of data processing?

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Transforming data into meaningful information

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Storing data safely

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Erasing data

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Collecting data

Question 53

Identify an example of data collection.

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Participating in a survey

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Sending an email

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Playing a game

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Watching a movie

Question 54

Explain the significance of data security.

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To prevent unauthorized access to data

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To improve data processing efficiency

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To make data more widely accessible

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To increase data storage capacity

Question 55

Describe the role of encryption in data protection.

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Converts data into a secret code

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Stores data on a secure server

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Deletes data after use

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Collects data from multiple sources

Question 56

What ethical considerations should be taken into account when handling personal data?

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Respecting privacy, ensuring accuracy, and obtaining consent

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Storing data securely, processing it efficiently, and sharing it widely

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Using data for commercial purposes, deleting it when no longer needed, and protecting it from unauthorized access

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Collecting data without permission, using it for unethical purposes, and selling it to third parties

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT a type of data?

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Beliefs

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Text

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Numbers

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Images

Question 58

Which device is used to store data?

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Hard drive

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Keyboard

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Monitor

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Mouse

Question 59

Which of these is not a type of data?

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Living organism

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Numerical

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Text

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Graph

Question 60

What is the term for gathering data called?

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Data collection

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Data storage

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Data processing

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Data analysis

Question 61

Which of these is the most secure way to store data?

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In a password-protected database

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On your desktop computer

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On a USB stick

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On a public cloud

Question 62

What is the difference between data and information?

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Data is raw, while information is processed.

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Information is raw, while data is processed.

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They are the same thing.

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Data is stored, while information is shared.

Question 63

What is a spreadsheet used for?

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Storing and manipulating numerical data

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Creating presentations

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Writing reports

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Surfing the web

Question 64

What is the term for an organized collection of related data?

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Database

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Spreadsheet

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Document

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File