Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode

[#1066] The methods used by COBOL to define that structure of a data item in terms of characters, digits, etc. is
Correct Answer

(C) Picture

Explanation

Solution: Sometimes abbreviated as pic, a picture is a visual capture of an object. Pictures can be created using devices such as a digital camera, scanner, smart phone, or are works of art created on the computer. If you've downloaded a picture from the Internet, it will be stored in your downloads folder.

[#1067] Which of the following transfers data contained on computer cards to the computer system.
Correct Answer

(B) Card reader

Explanation

Solution: A card reader is a device that can decode the information contained in a credit or debit card's magnetic strip or microchip. In finance, the term “card reader” refers to the technologies used to detect the account number, cardholder information, and authorization code contained on a credit card.

[#1068] The difference between memory and storages is that memory is _____ and storage is _____
Correct Answer

(A) Temporary, permanent

Explanation

Solution: Memory is an electronic component that is capable of storing data and information on a temporary basis. Storage refers to physical storage devices. It is temporary data storage. Data is stored both temporarily and permanently.

[#1069] Which most popular input device used today for interactive processing & for the on line entry of data for batch processing.
Correct Answer

(C) Visual display terminal

Explanation

Solution: A visual display terminal or video display terminal (VDT) is a computer screen. The VDT displays the text and images generated by a computer. VDTs can be part of a computer, or separate hardware devices tethered to a computer with a cable. These separate devices are sometimes called computer monitors.

[#1070] A fully functional computing device containing all the elements of a computer which is built around a MICROPROCESSOR is known as
Correct Answer

(C) Micro computer

Explanation

Solution: A microprocessor is a computer processor where the data processing logic and control is included on a single integrated circuit, or a small number of integrated circuits. PCs and Macs, Both are fully functional, but they have a different look and feel, and many people prefer one or the other.