Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Algorithm Design And Problem Solving (Section 9 - No. 26)
What is the main purpose of 'data validation' in a software application?
To sort the data efficiently.
To prevent errors by checking the quality of user-provided data.
To store the data in the application.
To increase the speed of the application.
Explication
Data validation ensures that user input meets certain criteria to prevent errors.