A modulus-17 check will detect single transcription errors in
Detailed Answer
Correct answer: (B)
hexadecimal codes
2
An appropriate range check for marks in an examination paper whose maximum marks 100 is
Detailed Answer
Correct answer: (B)
0 to 100
3
An appropriate range check of age of a tenth standard student in a high school is
Detailed Answer
Correct answer: (C)
8 to 20
4
A data element in a data flow
i. may be an integer number
ii. may be a real number
iii. may be binary
iv. may be imaginary
Detailed Answer
Correct answer: (C)
(i),(ii),(iii)
5
In interactive data input terminal commands are normally used to
Detailed Answer
Correct answer: (B)
add/delete data
6
Group classification codes are
i. concise
ii. meaningful
iii. expandable
iv. comprehensive
Detailed Answer
Correct answer: (C)
ii, iii and iv
7
Modulus-11 check digit for the code 85672 is
Detailed Answer
Correct answer: (C)
X
8
An appropriate range check for month field in a date is
Detailed Answer
Correct answer: (C)
1 to 12
9
Good system design prevents data entry errors by
Designing good forms with plenty of space to write in block capitals
By giving clear instructions to a user on how to fill a form
Reducing keystrokes of an operator
Designing good keyboard
Detailed Answer
Correct answer: (A)
i, ii, iii
10
Key fields are normally coded
i. as they provide a unique identification
ii. as they are used for retrieving records
iii. as they facilitate cross referencing between applications which use the key
iv. as it is useful