EDPT (Electronic Data Processing Test) 5

Question 1

In a flowchart, what shape is typically used to represent a decision point?

Accepted Answer

Diamond

Answer

A diamond shape in a flowchart represents a decision point where the flow branches based on a yes/no or true/false condition.

Question 2

Which of the following correctly describes volatile memory?

Accepted Answer

Memory that loses its data when power is removed

Answer

Volatile memory loses all stored data when the power supply is interrupted; RAM is the most common example.

Question 3

What is the purpose of an index in a database?

Accepted Answer

To speed up data retrieval operations

Answer

A database index is a data structure that improves the speed of data retrieval operations at the cost of additional storage space.

Question 4

Which of the following best defines 'throughput' in a computing context?

Accepted Answer

The amount of data processed in a given time period

Answer

Throughput is the rate at which a system processes data or transactions over a specific period of time.

Question 5

What does the term 'alphanumeric' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Data consisting of both letters and numbers

Answer

Alphanumeric data consists of a combination of alphabetic characters (A–Z) and numeric characters (0–9).

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