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Which type of file contains data that is updated regularly based on transactions?
Which type of file contains data that is updated regularly based on transactions?
What is the main purpose of Security Files?
What is the main purpose of Security Files?
In information retrieval, what does the process of sorting involve?
In information retrieval, what does the process of sorting involve?
How are Transaction Files typically managed after their data is processed?
How are Transaction Files typically managed after their data is processed?
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Which of the following activities is NOT part of data manipulation?
Which of the following activities is NOT part of data manipulation?
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What does the term 'data' refer to?
What does the term 'data' refer to?
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Which of the following best describes a field in a computer file?
Which of the following best describes a field in a computer file?
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What is the primary function of data processing?
What is the primary function of data processing?
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What comprises a record in a file?
What comprises a record in a file?
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Which statement accurately defines a database?
Which statement accurately defines a database?
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How can information be defined in relation to data?
How can information be defined in relation to data?
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What is the relationship between a file and its records?
What is the relationship between a file and its records?
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What is the significance of a fixed field in data organization?
What is the significance of a fixed field in data organization?
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Study Notes
File Management System
- Data: Plural of "datum," representing facts, observations, assumptions, or occurrences. Represented by symbols (letters, numbers, special symbols). Hierarchical organization is recommended.
Data Organization
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Field: A single data item within a file. Can be fixed (e.g., employee ID) or variable (e.g., customer name) length.
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Record: A collection of related fields, representing a unit of information (e.g., student record with student number, name, level, department).
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File: A collection of records for a specific application. Stored on various media (floppy disks, magnetic tape, magnetic disks, flash drives, memory cards).
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Database: A collection of related files for a specific application.
Information and Processing
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Information: Data transformed into a meaningful and useful form for a specific purpose. No precise definition of when data becomes information.
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Data Processing: Manipulating data to give meaning or transform it into information. Involves collecting, assigning meaning, communicating, and retaining data.
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Data Processing Activities: Collection (originating, measuring, recording), Conversion (coding, classifying, verifying, transforming), Manipulation (sorting, calculating, summarizing, comparing), Storage (storing, retrieving), Communication, Reproduction
Types of Data Management Files
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Master Files: Permanent files updated with transactions. Contain permanent and transaction-changing data.
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Transaction Files: Files accumulating records at specific points in time (e.g., daily sales transactions). Emptied after use, often for updating master files.
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Security Files (Backup Files): Backup copies of master or transaction files used for replacement or reconciliation, not for regular processing.
Information Retrieval Methods
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Searching: Locating a specific record (e.g., SQL statement).
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Selecting: Highlighting and displaying records based on specific categories.
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Sorting: Arranging outputs in a specific order (e.g., alphabetically, numerically, chronologically), either ascending or descending.
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Description
Test your knowledge on file management systems and data organization. This quiz covers key concepts such as data, fields, records, and databases. Understand how these elements interact within a system for effective information processing.
