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TRUE/FALSE questions:

1
Data entry is the process of translating the source data or document into a computer-readable format.
A)True
B)False
2
A combination box should be used in those cases where the data item has a large number of predefined values and screen space availability prohibits the use of a list box.
A)True
B)False
3
A spin box is a screen-based control that consists of a single-line text box followed immediately by two small buttons.
A)True
B)False
4
The most common example of data entry is the keyboard.
A)True
B)False
5
Existence checks determine whether all required fields on the input have actually been entered.
A)True
B)False
6
Optical character recognition (OCR) requires the user or customer to carefully handwrite input data on a business form.
A)True
B)False
7
Electromagnetic transmission technology is based on the use of radio technology to identify physical objects, so as to track the objects that are out of sight and on the move.
A)True
B)False
8
One of the general design principles for input design is to capture variable and constant data.
A)True
B)False
9
A check list box is an advanced input control that is useful for combining several check boxes in situations where several boxes may be applicable.
A)True
B)False
10
Using codes for appropriate attributes is one of the general principles for input design.
A)True
B)False

Multiple Choice questions:

11
Which of the following is(are) an input process method(s)?
A)smart card
B)biometric
C)optical mark
D)point-of-sale
E)all of the above
12
A form used to record data about a transaction is a(n)
A)batch document
B)source document
C)on-line document
D)data entry document
E)none of the above
13
Combination checks:
A)determine data entry errors on primary keys
B)ensure that the correct type of data is input
C)determine whether a known relationship between two fields is valid
D)determine whether all required fields of the input have actually been entered
E)none of the above
14
Which of the following is NOT an advanced input control?
A)radio button
B)slider edit calendar
C)spin box
D)both (a) and (c)
E)Internet hyperlink
15
If you need a student to select from a list of eighty courses of the university's on-line catalogue, your best choice for a GUI control would be:
A)check box
B)radio buttons
C)drop-down list
D)combination box
E)Internet hyperlink
16
If you need to collect employee status information (e.g., full-time vs. part-time) on a computer screen, your best choice for a GUI control would be:
A)drop-down list
B)masked edit control
C)radio buttons
D)spin box
E)none of the above
17
Remote batch processing has the following characteristic(s):
A)Data is entered online.
B)Data is collected in batches.
C)Data is processed at a later time.
D)both (a) and (b) and (c)
E)none of the above
18
Optical character recognition:
A)is less prevalent than optical mark recognition
B)is used on forms for subjective-based questions on exams
C)requires the user to carefully handwrite input data on a business form
D)both (a) and (c)
E)both (a) and (b) and (c)
19
Which of the following advanced input controls provides a nonnumeric means of selecting a value?
A)ellipsis control
B)Internet hyperlink
C)check list box
D)slider edit calendar
E)none of the above
20
In cases where the data item has a large number of predefine values and screen space is tight, the following GUI control should be used for an input:
A)combination box
B)drop-down list
C)list box
D)ellipsis control
E)none of the above







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