MARIST COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE, EZZAGU.
SECOND TERM PREPARATORY TEST
2024/2025
SUBJECT: DATA PROCESSING CLASS: SS3
TIME: 2 HOURS
Instruction: Answer all questions
1. a) Define Data Processing
b) What is data processing, and what are the main stages
involved in the data processing cycle?
2. a) What are types of Data Processing
b) Compare and contrast batch processing and real-time
processing. Provide examples of each type.
3. a) What is Data Storage
b) Explain the importance of data storage in data
processing.
c) What are the different types of storage devices
commonly used?
4. a) What is data validation?
b) Discuss three methods of data validation and their
significance in ensuring data integrity.
5. a) What is software Applications
b) Identify and describe three software applications used
for data processing.
c) Discuss their features and typical use cases.
6. a) How has technology influenced data processing in
recent years?
b) Discuss at least two technological advancements and
their effects on data processing efficiency.
MARIST COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE, EZZAGU.
SECOND TERM PREPARATORY TEST
2024/2025
SUBJECT: DATA PROCESSING CLASS: SS3
TIME: 2 HOURS
Instruction: Answer all questions
2. a) Define Data Processing
b) What is data processing, and what are the main stages
involved in the data processing cycle?
2. a) What are types of Data Processing
b) Compare and contrast batch processing and real-time
processing. Provide examples of each type.
3. a) What is Data Storage
b) Explain the importance of data storage in data
processing.
c) What are the different types of storage devices
commonly used?
4. a) What is data validation?
b) Discuss three methods of data validation and their
significance in ensuring data integrity.
5. a) What is software Applications
b) Identify and describe three software applications used
for data processing.
c) Discuss their features and typical use cases.
6. a) How has technology influenced data processing in
recent years?
b) Discuss at least two technological advancements and
their effects on data processing efficiency.