MANAGING DATA Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
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What is data?

A

Information collected for reference or analysis

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2
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What is raw data?

A

Unprocessed facts

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3
Q

What is a database?

A

An organized system for storing data

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4
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What is a table?

A

Rows and columns used to store data

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5
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What is a record?

A

One row in a data table

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6
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What is a field?

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A column representing one data item

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7
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What is a data type?

A

Defines the kind of data stored in a field

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8
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What is validation?

A

Checking if data is reasonable

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9
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What is verification?

A

Checking if data is entered correctly

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10
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What is a spreadsheet?

A

A grid used to store and calculate data

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11
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What is a formula?

A

A calculation in a spreadsheet

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12
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What is a function in spreadsheets?

A

A pre-made formula like SUM

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13
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What is sorting?

A

Arranging data in order

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14
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What is filtering?

A

Showing only data that meets conditions

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15
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What is a chart?

A

A visual representation of data

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16
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What is a database query?

A

A request to search or retrieve data

17
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What is SQL?

A

A language used to manage databases

18
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What is a primary key?

A

A unique identifier for a record

19
Q

What is data protection?

A

Keeping data safe and private

20
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Why is managing data important?

A

It helps with efficiency and decision-making