1	A university uses a computer system to record the marks of students in multiple choice exams. Several hundred students sit the same exam in 1st year. Students fill in answers to the questions on a form showing the options A, B, C or D. Part of one of these forms is shown below. Student answers are collected and are then input to the mainframe computer by staff in the computing department. a. How will the data on the form be input directly to the computer by the computing staff, without the need to key the data in? (1 point)
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2	Students are given a six-digit identification number. Give two reasons why the ID number is used on the form, rather than just having the student write only their name on the form. (2 points)

3	The last digit in the ID number is a check digit. Give one reason why a check digit is included in the ID number. (1 point)

4	Explain briefly how a check digit works. (2 points)

5	Each student's name, date of birth and identification number has already been entered into the computer and stored on a student master file. The date of birth was entered as three separate numeric fields - year, month, day. Describe a validation check that could have been implemented for the month field. (2 points)

6	Whenever an entry is made in the system it is processed immediately and the student's score and grade is displayed. What type of processing is this an example of? (1 point)

7	The university computer stores personal details of all the students, lecturers and staff in the university. What is the university legally required to do before holding personal information on the students and members of staff? (2 points)