7341184
Description
Flashcards by Emily Harris, updated more than 1 year ago
|
Created by Emily Harris
about 8 years ago
|
|
| Question | Answer |
| What is validation? | an automatic computer check to ensure that the data entered is sensible and reasonable |
| What is verification? | an automatic computer check to ensure that the data entered exactly matches the original source |
| What is a key field? | a unique identifier for each record; e.g. car registration number or examination candidate number |
| What is the Data Protection Act? | A law designed to protect personal data stored on computers or in an organised paper filing system |
Want to create your own Flashcards for free with GoConqr? Learn more.