Multiple choice

Which of the following tasks is not suited for sequential processing by a computer?

  1. Preparing of mailing labels

  2. Processing payroll cheques

  3. Accounting for credit purchases

  4. Inventory Control
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sequential processing processes records one after another in a fixed order. Inventory control requires random access to update stock levels based on various conditions (item ID, location, reorder threshold), query specific items, and generate reports - operations not suited for sequential processing. The other tasks (mailing labels, payroll, credit accounting) naturally follow sequential record processing.

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