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Q241
A sequence of one or more characters is _______
  • A group
  • B string
  • C block
  • D field
Answer: Option B
Q242
________ is an input device that reads printed text employing optical character pattern matching.
  • A scanner
  • B magnetic disk
  • C mouse
  • D magnetic tape
Answer: Option C
Q243
_________ is a device to allow the conversation of bits into analog electrical impulses.
  • A mouse
  • B modem
  • C light pen
  • D none of these
Answer: Option B
Q244
________ is a graphics output device which points on paper attached to a flat surface.
  • A magnetic-ink character
  • B printer
  • C VDU
  • D flat bed plotter
Answer: Option D
Q245
The first generation of commercially available micros was based on the use of ______ bit micro processors.
  • A 6
  • B 8
  • C 16
  • D 32
Answer: Option B
Q246
A common method of obtaining bulk output is via a device known as ________
  • A dot matrix printer
  • B daisy wheel printer
  • C line printer
  • D laser printer
Answer: Option C
Q247
______ is a unit representing the no bits of discrete
  • A baud
  • B byte
  • C bit
  • D none of these
Answer: Option A
Q248
The output that is obtained on the screen is called as ________
  • A hard copy
  • B soft copy
  • C VDU
  • D none of these
Answer: Option B
Q249
In the _________ mode, each program is executed from the beginning to the end without pause.
  • A interactive
  • B time-sharing
  • C batch mode
  • D real time processing
Answer: Option C
Q250
A device called _________ is used to increase the efficiency of the system
  • A monitor
  • B printer
  • C keyboard
  • D paper tape
Answer: Option A
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