Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Algorithm Design And Problem Solving (Section 12 - No. 31)
What is a primary goal of a format check in data validation?
To ensure the data is of the correct type (e.g., number, text).
To confirm that the data has been entered in a field.
To verify that the data conforms to a specified structure or pattern.
To compare the data against a set of valid values.
Explication
A format check validates the structure or pattern.