SS2 First Term Data Processing Past Questions And Answers

Here are 20 SS2 Data Processing questions with options and answers:

 

Question: What is the primary purpose of data processing?

 

A) Entertainment

B) Storage

C) Information generation

D) Communication

Answer: C) Information generation

Question: Which of the following is a primary source of data?

 

A) Encyclopedia

B) Sensor readings

C) Fictional books

D) Comic strips

Answer: B) Sensor readings

Question: What is the role of a data processor in information systems?

 

A) Collects data

B) Processes and analyzes data

C) Presents data

D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Question: In data processing, what does the term “validation” refer to?

 

A) Encryption of data

B) Checking data for accuracy and relevance

C) Deleting unnecessary data

D) Data storage

Answer: B) Checking data for accuracy and relevance

Question: Which type of data processing is used for handling transactions in real-time?

 

A) Batch processing

B) Online processing

C) Sequential processing

D) Parallel processing

Answer: B) Online processing

Question: What is the purpose of data cleaning in data processing?

 

A) Removing dirt from physical data

B) Eliminating errors and inconsistencies in data

C) Adding more data to improve quality

D) Storing data in a secure location

Answer: B) Eliminating errors and inconsistencies in data

Question: Which data structure is suitable for organizing data in a hierarchical manner?

 

A) Array

B) Queue

C) Tree

D) Stack

Answer: C) Tree

Question: What is the difference between data and information?

 

A) Data is processed information

B) Information is processed data

C) Data and information are the same

D) Data is unorganized, and information is organized

Answer: B) Information is processed data

Question: Which programming language is commonly used for data processing and analysis?

 

A) Java

B) Python

C) C++

D) HTML

Answer: B) Python

Question: What does ETL stand for in the context of data processing?

 

A) Extract, Transform, Load

B) Edit, Test, Launch

C) Encrypt, Transmit, Log

D) Evaluate, Track, Learn

Answer: A) Extract, Transform, Load

Question: In a database, what is a primary key?

A) A key used for opening the database

B) A unique identifier for each record

C) A password for accessing data

D) A type of encryption key

Answer: B) A unique identifier for each record

Question: What is the purpose of a data dictionary?

A) It contains stories related to data

B) It defines the structure and attributes of data

C) It encrypts sensitive information

D) It is used for storing large datasets

Answer: B) It defines the structure and attributes of data

Question: Which data storage type is suitable for high-speed access but volatile in nature?

A) Hard disk drive

B) Solid-state drive

C) RAM (Random Access Memory)

D) Optical disc

Answer: C) RAM (Random Access Memory)

Question: What is a data warehouse?

A) A place for storing physical documents

B) A large storage device

C) A centralized repository for data from various sources

D) A tool for data encryption

Answer: C) A centralized repository for data from various sources

Question: Which data processing method is suitable for handling large volumes of similar tasks at once?

A) Batch processing

B) Real-time processing

C) Interactive processing

D) Time-sharing processing

Answer: A) Batch processing

Question: What is the role of indexing in databases?

A) Sorting data alphabetically

B) Improving search and retrieval efficiency

C) Encrypting sensitive information

D) Deleting unnecessary records

Answer: B) Improving search and retrieval efficiency

Question: What is the significance of metadata in data processing?

A) It contains actual data values

B) It provides information about data characteristics and relationships

C) It is a backup copy of the data

D) It encrypts data for security

Answer: B) It provides information about data characteristics and relationships

Question: Which data processing approach involves dividing a task into smaller sub-tasks that can be processed simultaneously?

A) Sequential processing

B) Parallel processing

C) Distributed processing

D) Centralized processing

Answer: B) Parallel processing

Question: What is the purpose of data compression in data processing?

A) Increasing data size

B) Reducing data redundancy

C) Deleting unnecessary data

D) Encrypting data for security

Answer: B) Reducing data redundancy

Question: In a relational database, what is a foreign key?

A) A key used for opening the database

B) A unique identifier for each record

C) A key linking two tables to establis

h a relationship

D) A type of encryption key

Answer: C) A key linking two tables to establish a relationship