Neco 2021 Data Processing Question 3

Practice objective / multiple choice question 3 from the 2021 Neco Data Processing examination.

Neco 2021 Data Processing Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 3 NECO • 2021 • DATA_PROCESSING • objective

In a data processing system the stages are Input, Processing, Output, Storage and Control. An error is discovered in the final output report that was caused by incorrect data entered during the Input stage. At which stage should the correction be made to prevent the error from recurring, and what action should be taken?

Answer Options

A. Correction at the Processing stage by adjusting the algorithm (modify code) and then re‑run the data.
B. Correction at the Output stage by editing the final report (re‑format or re‑type) without changing source data.
C. Correction at the Storage stage by updating the database entries (re‑store or edit records) and then re‑process the data.
Correct Answer D. Correction at the Input stage by fixing the source data (re‑enter or edit the records) and then re‑process the data.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Correction at the Input stage by fixing the source data (re‑enter or edit the records) and then re‑process the data.

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This is Neco 2021 Data Processing Question 3. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Neco Data Processing examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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