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Q231
________ is a system developed at the university of michigan and aimed at automating the systems design process
  • A MS-DOS
  • B PC-DOS
  • C CP/M
  • D IS-DOS
Answer: Option D
Q232
A hand-held device which reads marks or characters on paper by detecting photo-sensitivity is ________
  • A light pen
  • B optical-wand
  • C plotter
  • D none of these
Answer: Option B
Q233
The methods used by COBOL to define the structure of a data item in terms of characters, digits, etc. is ________
  • A password
  • B pointer
  • C picture
  • D overlay
Answer: Option C
Q234
The collection of utility programs, subroutines or application programs used on a particular computer is _______
  • A package
  • B system software
  • C application programs
  • D program library
Answer: Option D
Q235
The time required to transmit a message from a terminal to the computer and to receive a reply at that terminal is _____
  • A Real time
  • B Response time
  • C Access time
  • D None of these
Answer: Option B
Q236
As a marker, a character used to indicate the occurre of a particular condition is called as ______
  • A segment
  • B sentinel
  • C pointer
  • D block
Answer: Option B
Q237
A storage address generated by key transformation which duplicates one already in enlisting is ______
  • A synonym
  • B spool
  • C switch
  • D paper tape
Answer: Option A
Q238
_______ is a technique developed within IBM to provide computer assistance in systems analysis
  • A CPA
  • B TAG
  • C CPM
  • D None
Answer: Option B
Q239
__________ is a device attached by the operator to a spool of magnetic tape when writing is to take place
  • A light pen
  • B plotter
  • C write ring
  • D magnetic disk
Answer: Option C
Q240
________ is network spanning a sizeable geographical area with communication based on the telephone system.
  • A local area network
  • B wide area network
  • C modulator-demodulator
  • D none of these
Answer: Option B
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