Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q2341: What can be inferred about the data collected from a grocery store’s discount card system?
- A: It provides discounts based on customer purchases
- B: It reveals customer purchase records
- C: It limits the number of discounts given
- D: It reduces the amount of data collected
View Answer
B
Q2342: What drives the increased data collection in modern databases?
- A: The ease of collecting data
- B: The value of data combined with technological advances
- C: The reduction of data privacy
- D: The increase in manual record-keeping
View Answer
B
Q2343: How can combining data from different sources reveal hidden information?
- A: By creating more data entries
- B: By linking and cross-listing data to reveal patterns
- C: By limiting access to information
- D: By increasing data collection methods
View Answer
B
Q2344: What was one of the Privacy Act of 1974’s requirements for government agencies?
- A: To publish database notices in the Federal Register
- B: To eliminate all government databases
- C: To restrict access to personal data
- D: To increase data collection
View Answer
A
Q2345: How did public opinion influence the use of Google Buzz in 2011?
- A: It led to its discontinuation due to privacy concerns
- B: It increased its popularity
- C: It resulted in increased data sharing
- D: It led to more aggressive marketing strategies
View Answer
A
Q2346: What is a potential consequence of erroneous information in databases?
- A: Increased accuracy of data
- B: Improved data privacy
- C: Adverse effects on credit ratings
- D: Enhanced public opinion
View Answer
C
Q2347: What is one approach to protecting society from database abuse?
- A: Applying legal remedies
- B: Ignoring data privacy issues
- C: Limiting data collection
- D: Encouraging more data sharing
View Answer
A
Q2348: How can public opinion affect businesses’ use of databases?
- A: By enforcing stricter regulations
- B: By decreasing data collection
- C: By increasing the likelihood of database abuse
- D: By influencing companies to change their practices
View Answer
D
Q2349: Why might privacy issues become more severe with erroneous data?
- A: Because the misinformation is not shared
- B: Because it could affect credit ratings and be shared with other institutions
- C: Because it leads to more accurate data
- D: Because it enhances data collection
View Answer
B
Q2350: What might be an outcome of improved public opinion towards data privacy?
- A: More data collection practices
- B: Increased data sharing
- C: Reduced abuse of databases
- D: Lower public awareness of privacy issues
View Answer
C