What Is the Final Step in the Data Processing Cycle

question 67

Multiple Choice

What is the final step in the data processing cycle?

• A)output
• B)storage
• C)processing
• D)input

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Definitions:

Atomic Variable

An atomic variable ensures operations are completed in a single atomic step, preventing other threads from seeing its intermediate states during updates.

Scalar Variable

A variable that holds a single value of a specific data type, such as an integer or float, as opposed to structures or arrays.

Atomic Data Type

An atomic data type is a type of data that is indivisible in the sense that it is the simplest form of data types that cannot be broken down into smaller types.

Data Structure

An efficient method of organizing, managing, and storing data in a computer so it can be accessed and modified efficiently.