Data Processing Methods Quiz

Data Processing Categories

• Mechanical data processing combines manual procedures and mechanical equipment.

Data Manipulation

• Data manipulation is the process of transforming data into a more useful form.

Electronic Data Processing

• Electronic data processing uses input, output, and storage devices connected to an electronic computer.

Electronic Data Processing System Components

• The physical parts or components of an electronic data processing system are called hardware.

Data Storage and Transmission

• Different types of recording media used for storing and transmitting data in data processing include:
  • Magnetic tapes
  • Magnetic disks
  • Optical disks
  • Punch cards
  • Paper tapes

Data Operations

• Merging is the operation that takes two or more sets of data, all sets having been sorted by the same key, and puts them together to form a single sorted set of data.

Data Processing Terminology

• The term 'on-line' refers to the immediate processing of data as it is received.

Data Processing Techniques

• Batch processing is a technique in which data to be processed or programs to be executed are collected into groups to permit convenient, efficient, and serial processing.

Data Storage Methods

• Filing is a method of storing data that involves placing similar data into files for future reference.

Data Retrieval

• Retrieval is the process of recovering stored data and/or information when needed.