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Digital Computers and Hybrid Computers Quiz

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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?

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?

Real-time processing (correct)

Offline processing

Interactive processing

Batch processing

What is the primary characteristic of special-purpose computers?

Designed to perform specific tasks or handle a specific problem Signup and view all the answers

Which type of computer is normally weak in speed and efficiency but strong in versatility?

General-purpose computers Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a system that utilizes real-time processing?

Airlines reservation system Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between general-purpose and special-purpose computers?

Specificity of tasks handled Signup and view all the answers

Which type of processing provides immediate feedback or result for each transaction?

Interactive processing Signup and view all the answers