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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?

<p>Designed to perform specific tasks or handle a specific problem (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>General-purpose computers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Airlines reservation system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Specificity of tasks handled (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Interactive processing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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