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1. What are the temporary files used to hold data during processing?

A. Scratch files

B. Master file

C. Detail file

D. Temporary files

2. It contains all the master records.

A. Detail records

B. Master file

C. Master records

D. Detail file

3. Records with data of a permanent nature are called _____?

A. Master file

B. Detail records

C. Master records

D. Detail file

4. Social security numbers are often used as _______ on records along with or instead of names

A. Sequence codes

B. Code

C. Identifiers

D. Numeric data

5. It contain records placed one after the other with no regard to succession.

A. Random order
B. Record file

C. Sequential order

D. Database

6. Codes used to detect clerical errors made when number codes were recorded.

A. Coding system

B. Clerical digit codes

C. Detecting codes

D. Check digit codes

7. It refers to collection of related items that contain data on the same subject.

A. Logical record

B. Master record

C. Physical record

D. Related records

8. What is the combination of both sequential and random order?

A. Combined order

B. Indexed access file

C. Indexed combined file

D. Indexed file access

9. It save space and allow more information to be entered on a record.

A. Variable-length record

B. Mnemonic code
C. Coding systems

D. Fixed-length record

10. This is a file also known as transaction files.

A. Master file

B. Detail records

C. Master records

D. Detail file

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