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Computer Science: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Data Capture (Questions)

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Data Capture is all about collecting information, turning it into data and entering it into a computer. Capturing of data can be done in various ways; the best method depends on application.

Test your knowledge with this quiz.

The two methods of data capture are called .......

[ ]	manual and automatic
[ ]	manual and validated
[ ]	paper and paperless
[ ]	validated and verified

Which of these uses a manual method of data capture?

[ ]	Bar-code reader
[ ]	Filling in a questionnaire by hand
[ ]	Supermarket laser scanner
[ ]	Temperature sensor

Market researchers use questionnaires to get data .......

[ ]	as the data needed might be hard to obtain automatically
[ ]	as they can change the questions to suit the person
[ ]	because it is more accurate
[ ]	because it means they can meet people face to face

Questionnaires and data capture forms .......

[ ]	always need someone to key-in the results by hand
[ ]	are always paper based and have to be stored in boxes
[ ]	can sometimes be made machine readable
[ ]	have to be filled in completely or are not useful

Which uses an automatic method of data capture?

[ ]	AutoDC
[ ]	DFR
[ ]	DocuR
[ ]	MICR

Which is not a feature of automatic data capture?

[ ]	Can be used in locations dangerous for humans
[ ]	It is usually faster than manual data capture
[ ]	It requires constant human supervision
[ ]	It usually requires extra hardware

Data capture forms .......

[ ]	need lots of graphics so people do not get bored
[ ]	should ask for as much information as possible
[ ]	should have a simple, easy to follow layout
[ ]	should use the smallest size fonts to save paper

Data capture forms need careful design because .......

[ ]	designers need to be kept employed
[ ]	they reduce misunderstandings when being completed
[ ]	they make the information more accurate
[ ]	they make the information more reliable

Data capture forms need careful design .......

[ ]	to make sure questions provide the required information
[ ]	to make sure the right answers are given
[ ]	to make the company look professional
[ ]	to make the form look cool

10.

How can you stop people giving long answers?

[ ]	Ask people to give short answers if possible
[ ]	Ask simple questions
[ ]	Only give a small space for answers
[ ]	Use single character boxes for answers e.g. 'y/n'

Computer Science: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Data Capture (Answers)

The two methods of data capture are called .......

[x]	manual and automatic
[ ]	manual and validated
[ ]	paper and paperless
[ ]	validated and verified

Which of these uses a manual method of data capture?

[ ]	Bar-code reader
[x]	Filling in a questionnaire by hand
[ ]	Supermarket laser scanner
[ ]	Temperature sensor

If it involves writing it must be manual

Market researchers use questionnaires to get data .......

[x]	as the data needed might be hard to obtain automatically
[ ]	as they can change the questions to suit the person
[ ]	because it is more accurate
[ ]	because it means they can meet people face to face

Questionnaires and data capture forms .......

[ ]	always need someone to key-in the results by hand
[ ]	are always paper based and have to be stored in boxes
[x]	can sometimes be made machine readable
[ ]	have to be filled in completely or are not useful

Multi-choice answer sheets are often scanned by OMR

Which uses an automatic method of data capture?

[ ]	AutoDC
[ ]	DFR
[ ]	DocuR
[x]	MICR

A MICR can read magnetic ink on documents

Which is not a feature of automatic data capture?

[ ]	Can be used in locations dangerous for humans
[ ]	It is usually faster than manual data capture
[x]	It requires constant human supervision
[ ]	It usually requires extra hardware

Data capture forms .......

[ ]	need lots of graphics so people do not get bored
[ ]	should ask for as much information as possible
[x]	should have a simple, easy to follow layout
[ ]	should use the smallest size fonts to save paper

A simple and logical layout is very important

Data capture forms need careful design because .......

[ ]	designers need to be kept employed
[x]	they reduce misunderstandings when being completed
[ ]	they make the information more accurate
[ ]	they make the information more reliable

Data capture forms need careful design .......

[x]	to make sure questions provide the required information
[ ]	to make sure the right answers are given
[ ]	to make the company look professional
[ ]	to make the form look cool

The important part is to get the information required

10.

How can you stop people giving long answers?

[ ]	Ask people to give short answers if possible
[ ]	Ask simple questions
[ ]	Only give a small space for answers
[x]	Use single character boxes for answers e.g. 'y/n'

Responses should be restricted whenever possible