Selected MCQ

Current Question
Graphical representation of data is called ____.
  • A. Pie chart
  • B. Scatter plot
  • C. Line chart
  • D. Bar Chart
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
All listed options are types of charts; the general term for a graphical representation is "chart" (Bar Chart is one example, but the document selects D as representative).
Related Question 1
Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called ____.
  • A. Upgrading
  • B. Processing
  • C. Batching
  • D. Utilizing
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Data manipulation by a computer is called processing.
Related Question 2
A network which is used for sharing data, software and hardware among several users owning microcomputers is called ____.
  • A. WAN
  • B. MAN
  • C. LAN
  • D. VAN
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
LAN (Local Area Network) is used for local sharing.
Related Question 3
The structure or format of data is called ____.
  • A. Syntax
  • B. Semantics
  • C. Struct
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Syntax refers to the rules and structure that define how data is organized and stored.
Related Question 4
In a database, each row is called ____.
  • A. Record
  • B. Field
  • C. Table
  • D. Factor
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Each row in a database table represents one complete record.
Related Question 5
The smallest unit of information about a record in a database is called a ____.
  • A. Field
  • B. Cell
  • C. Bit
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
In a database, a field (or attribute) is the smallest unit that holds a single piece of information about a record.