Data and Information I - JSS1 Computer Sudies Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is data in computer science?
Words and sentences
Pictures and videos
Pieces of information for computers
Music and sounds
Which of the following is an example of numeric data?
Your favorite song
The number of likes on a social media post
The title of a book
The color of your shoes
What is text data in computer science?
Numbers for calculations
Words and sentences
Pictures and images
Music and sounds
Where does a fitness tracker collect data from?
Your favorite game
Your school records
Your steps, heart rate, and activities
Your social media posts
Which of the following is an everyday source of data related to shopping?
Playing online games
Social media likes
Buying something online or in a store
Checking the weather forecast
Explain the importance of data in computer science using examples from everyday sources.
Data in computer science is essential for computers to perform tasks. Examples from everyday sources include smartphones that collect data about calls and messages, social media generating data through posts and likes, and fitness trackers recording steps and heart rate. Understanding data helps technology work better for us, making our lives more interesting and convenient.