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What is the main purpose of a general-purpose computer?
What is the main purpose of a general-purpose computer?
- To handle only payroll tasks
- To handle a specific problem
- To handle only inventory control tasks
- To handle a variety of different problems (correct)
In batch processing, when are data items processed?
In batch processing, when are data items processed?
- After immediate feedback/result
- As a group after accumulating over a period of time (correct)
- At random intervals
- Individually and immediately
What type of processing involves data being inputted immediately as each transaction occurs and processed immediately?
What type of processing involves data being inputted immediately as each transaction occurs and processed immediately?
- Real-time processing (correct)
- Offline processing
- Interactive processing
- Batch processing
What is the primary characteristic of special-purpose computers?
What is the primary characteristic of special-purpose computers?
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Which type of computer is normally weak in speed and efficiency but strong in versatility?
Which type of computer is normally weak in speed and efficiency but strong in versatility?
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What is an example of a system that utilizes real-time processing?
What is an example of a system that utilizes real-time processing?
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What is the key difference between general-purpose and special-purpose computers?
What is the key difference between general-purpose and special-purpose computers?
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Which type of processing provides immediate feedback or result for each transaction?
Which type of processing provides immediate feedback or result for each transaction?
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