Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Algorithm Design And Problem Solving (Section 12 - No. 15)

What function is served by a type check during the data validation process?

To verify if data conforms to a pre-defined format.

To guarantee the data is in the correct data type (e.g., text, integer).

To check that a required field is not empty.

To determine whether the input falls within an acceptable range of values.

Type checks validate data type.