Which one of the following statements is false

The data in a bar code is encoded magnetically

Which one of the following is not performed by an operating system

Searching for a record in a database

Command Line Interfaces are less common because

They require more training to use

Which statement is false

Soft copy is another name for fl exible output media

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1
Electric Christmas tree lights were first used in which year?
1878
1907
1895
1903
2
Which one of the following statements is false
Many still digital cameras can also record video
MICR is an automatic method of data capture
Some OCR systems can recognise handwriting
The data in a bar code is encoded magnetically
3
How many sides does a snowflake have?
12
8
Variable number of sides
6
4
Which one of the following is not performed by an operating system
Searching for a record in a database
Issuing an instruction to the printer to start printing
Allocating space for files on a disk
Managing the flow of data from the keyboard
5
Which one of the following would be best suited for printing out a scale plan of a house?
Thermal Printer
Ink-jet Printer
Plotter
Laser Printer
6
Command Line Interfaces are less common because
They're slower to use
They use more system resources
They require more training to use
They look dull
7
Which is an input device?
Monitor
Speaker
Plotter
Touch Screen
8
Which is not a limitation of an output device?
Resolution of the printout
Reading speed
Printing Speed
Exact colour reproduction
9
Which one of the following is not a limitation of an input device?
Reliability
Accuracy
Processing speed
Read speed
10
Which is an input device?
Monitor
Plotter
Touch Screen
Speaker
11
Which would not be a possible source of printer drivers
The applications software
The system software
The printer manufacturer’s help-desk
The printer manufacturer’s website
12
Whats the total number of gifts mentioned in the ‘12 days of Christmas’?
296
364
196
398
13
Where did the real St. Nicholas live?
North Pole
Turkey
Holland
Germany
14
Which one of the following is not output media?
Touch Screen
DVD
Card
Paper
15
Which is not an example of System Software
Update manager
Operating System
PDF reader
File Manager
16
Which is classed as input media
Keyboard
Bar code reader
Optical mark reader
Magnetic strip
17
Which statement is false
Hard copy is an example of output media
Output media is something on which information can be stored
Printouts on paper, card or acetate are called hard copy
Soft copy is another name for fl exible output media
18
When are the '12 Days of Christmas'?
December 21 to January 1
December 14 to December 25
December 26 to January 6
Christmas Eve to January 4
19
Software available for administering a computer is called
Generic Software
Programming languages
Utility Software
Applications software
20
Which is not an advantage of keyboard entry
Very accurate
Cheap hardware
Good for online forms
Little training required

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