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Worksheet 1.6: Definitions

Write the definitions of these key words on the back of each card.

Data Information

Direct data Indirect data

Static data Dynamic data

Quality of information

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Worksheet 1.7: Decrypt the message

Here is an encrypted message and the code. Decrypt the message.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
K W S J A L X T I Y U B M V H Z N C Q G O F R E D P

AVSCDZGIHV QSCKMWBAQ JKGK QH IG SKVVHG WA OVJACQGHHJ

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Worksheet 1.8: Key words

Write the definitions of these key words on the back of each card. Include examples of each key word.

Validation Verification

Presence check Range check

Type check Length check

Format check Check digit

Lookup check Consistency check

Limit check Visual check

Double data entry Parity check

Checksum Hash control

Control check

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