Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode

[#541] A file containing relatively permanent data is
Correct Answer

(C) Master file

Explanation

Solution: A master file is the main that contains relatively permanent records about particular items or entries.

[#542] Communication that involves computers, establishing a link through the telephone system is called
Correct Answer

(C) Telecommunications

Explanation

Solution: Telecommunication is the transmission of signs, signals, messages, words, writings, images and sounds or information of any nature by wire, radio, optical or electromagnetic systems. Telecommunication occurs when the exchange of information between communication participants includes the use of technology.

[#543] Dot-matrix is a type of
Correct Answer

(B) Printer

Explanation

Solution: A dot matrix printer (DMP) is a type of printer which uses pins impacting an ink ribbon to print. These printers are generally considered outdated, as they cannot create high-quality prints and are costly as well. However, they have a certain specialty that other printers like inkjet and laser printers do not have: as they use impact for printing, they can be used to print multiple copies of text at the same time with the help of carbon copying. Therefore, they are mostly used in places where multipart forms are required. A dot matrix printer is also known as an impact matrix printer.

[#544] Which kind of devices allows the user to add components and capabilities to a computer system?
Correct Answer

System boards

Explanation

Solution: In computing, the expansion card, expansion board, adapter card or accessory card is a printed circuit board that can be inserted into an electrical connector, or expansion slot, on a computer motherboard, backplane or riser card to add functionality to a computer system via the expansion bus. Source : wikipedia.org

[#545] Where does a computer add and compare data?
Correct Answer

(C) CPU chip

Explanation

Solution: A central processing unit (CPU) is the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions.