Which of the following types of data validation editing
checks is used to determine if a field contains data, and
not zeros or blanks?
A. Check digit
B. Existence check
C. Completeness check
D. Reasonableness check
Answer / guest
Answer: C
A completeness check is used to determine if a field
contains data and not zeros or blanks. A check digit is a
digit calculated mathematically to ensure original data was
not altered. An existence check also checks entered data for
agreement to predetermined criteria. A reasonableness check
matches input to predetermined reasonable limits or
occurrence rates.
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