Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode

[#936] The proper definition of a modern digital computer is
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(A) an electronic automated machine that can solve problems involving words and numbers

Explanation

Solution: The proper definition of a modern digital computer is An electronic automated machine that can solve problems involving words and numbers. In computer science, a digital electronic computer is a computer machine which is both an electronic computer and a digital computer.

[#937] Data systems for planning are often called
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(C) decision support systems

Explanation

Solution: Decision Support Systems (DSS) are a class of computerized information system that support decision-making activities. DSS are interactive computer-based systems and subsystems intended to help decision makers use communications technologies, data, documents, knowledge and/or models to complete decision process tasks.

[#938] Which of the following is not used as secondary storage
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(A) Semiconductor memory

Explanation

Solution: Semiconductor memory is a digital electronic semiconductor device used for digital data storage, such as computer memory. For these reasons it is used for primary storage, to hold the program and data the computer is currently working on, among other uses.

[#939] A device that can accept data, hold them&deliver them on demand at a later time is known as
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(B) Memory

Explanation

Solution: A storage device is any computing hardware that is used for storing, porting and extracting data files and objects. It can hold and store information both temporarily and permanently, and can be internal or external to a computer, server or any similar computing device.

[#940] A magnetic tape volume that is used on a data processing operation without any change to its contents is
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(C) Master tape

Explanation

Solution: A magnetic tape volume that is used on a data processing operation without any change to its contents is Master tape. A master tape is a tape used to record the band originally.