Data Validation

?
What is a transcription error?
Error made when typing in data using a document as the source of the data
1 of 6
What is a transposition error?
This is an error made when characters are swappped round so they are in the wrong order.
2 of 6
What is a check digit?
A check digit is a decimal number (or alphanumeric character) added to a number for the purpose of detecting the sorts of errors humans normally make on data entry
3 of 6
What is a range check?
A range check is a data validation technique which checks that the data input to a computer is within a certain range
4 of 6
What is a presence check?
A presence check is used to check data is entered into the correct fields
5 of 6
What are validation checks?
Validation checks are checks a developer of a solution sets/creates, using the software, in order to restrict the data that a user can enter, so as to reduce errors.
6 of 6

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

What is a transposition error?

Back

This is an error made when characters are swappped round so they are in the wrong order.

Card 3

Front

What is a check digit?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

What is a range check?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What is a presence check?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar ICT resources:

See all ICT resources »See all Data and Information resources »