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  1. Which of the following statements best describes the batch method of input?

  2. A.
    Data is processed as soon as it is input
    B.
    Data is input at the time it is collected
    C.
    Data is collected in the form of source documents, placed into groups, and then input to the computer
    D.
    Source documents aren't used
    E.
    None of the above

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  3. What is the name of the memory card which is conceptually related to the smart card but is similar to the video disk?

  4. A.
    Laser card
    B.
    Master card
    C.
    Visa
    D.
    Optical card
    E.
    None of the above

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  5. In 1830, Charles Babbage disigned a machine called the Analytical Engine which he showed at the Paris Exhibition. In which year was it exhibited?

  6. A.
    1820
    B.
    1860
    C.
    1855
    D.
    1870
    E.
    None of the above

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  7. Which of the following is used to check for errors in RAM chips?

  8. A.
    ROM chip
    B.
    Microprocessor chip
    C.
    Parity chip
    D.
    EPROM chip
    E.
    None of the above

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  9. Which of the following is not an alternative name for primary memory?

  10. A.
    Main memory
    B.
    Primary storage
    C.
    Internal storage
    D.
    Mass storage
    E.
    None of the above

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  11. The first movie with terrific computer animation and graphics was released in 1982. What was its name?

  12. A.
    Star Wars
    B.
    Tron
    C.
    Forbidden Planet
    D.
    Dark Star
    E.
    None of the above

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  13. Which of the following isn't used in the storage phase of a computer-based information system?

  14. A.
    Magnetic
    B.
    Keyboard
    C.
    Diskette
    D.
    Hard disk
    E.
    None of the above

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  15. While buying a PC system, you should first

  16. A.
    shop for application programs
    B.
    identify your hardware components
    C.
    define your computing needs
    D.
    call for tenders
    E.
    None of the above

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  17. An AND gate

  18. A.
    implements logic addition
    B.
    is equivalent to a series switching circuit
    C.
    is an any-or all gate
    D.
    is equivalent to a parallel switching circuit
    E.
    None of the above

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  19. Which of the following is true?

  20. A.
    Fields are composed of bytes
    B.
    Files are composed of records
    C.
    Fields are composed of characters
    D.
    Records are composed of fields
    E.
    All of the above

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