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Multiple choice elements of accounts overview of computerised accounting system accounting software concepts and types of computerized accounting system types of accounting software

Which of the following are considered output units of a computer?

  1. Floppy Disk, Dat, CD Etc

  2. CPU

  3. Video Display Unit

  4. Micro-film
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A video display unit (VDU) consists of: A computer output device that uses a cathode ray tube or other technology to present visual images. One or more input devices, such as a keyboard , a mouse , or both.

Multiple choice elements of accounts overview of computerised accounting system accounting software concepts and types of computerized accounting system types of accounting software

An integrated set of specialized programmes that are meant to manage the resources of a computer and also facilitate its operation is called ___________. 

  1. application software

  2. operating system

  3. system software

  4. connectivity software
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Operating system is a software. An integrated set of specialised programmes that are meant to manage the resources of a computer and also facilitate its operation is called operating system. It creates a necessary interface that is an interactive link between the user and the computer hardware. An integrated set of specialised programmes that are meant to manage the resources of a computer and also facilitate its operation is called operating system.

Multiple choice elements of accounts overview of computerised accounting system accounting software concepts and types of computerized accounting system types of accounting software

Which of the following are types of software?

  1. Operating system, language programmes, system software etc.

  2. Operating system, utility programmes, system hardware etc.

  3. Operating system, utility programmes, system software etc.

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A set(s) of programmes, which is used to work with such hardware is called its software. There are six types of software: operating system, utility progarmmes, application software, language processor, system software, connectivity software.

Multiple choice elements of accounts overview of computerised accounting system accounting software concepts and types of computerized accounting system types of accounting software

A set(s) of programmes, which is used to work with such hardware is called its ______.

  1. hardware

  2. software

  3. firmware

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hardware of computer consists of physical components, Software is a set(s) of programmes which is used to work with such hardware, a coded set of instructions stored in the form of circuits is called firmware.

Multiple choice elements of accounts overview of computerised accounting system accounting software concepts and types of computerized accounting system types of accounting software

_____ are a set of computer programmes, which are designed to perform certain supporting operations.

  1. Operating system

  2. System software

  3. Utility programmes

  4. connectivity software
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Utility programmes is one type of software. These are a set of computer programmes, which are designed to perform certain supporting operations: such as programme to format a disk, duplicate a disk, physically reorganise stored data and programmes.

Multiple choice elements of accounts overview of computerised accounting system accounting software concepts and types of computerized accounting system types of accounting software

A set of programmes which create and control a connection between a computer and a server is called __________.

  1. system software

  2. language processor

  3. operating software

  4. connectivity software
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Connectivity software is a set of programmes which create and control a connection between a computer and a server so that the computer is able to communicate and share the resources of server and other connected computers.

Multiple choice elements of accounts overview of computerised accounting system accounting software concepts and types of computerized accounting system types of accounting software

Which of the following statement is correct for "data"?
a. These are facts and may consist of numbers, text, etc.
b. The manner in which a particular computer system is connected to others is data.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Both a and b

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Data are facts and may consist of numbers, text, etc. These are gathered and entered into a computer system. The computer system in turn stores, retrieves, classifies, organises and synthesizes the data to produce information according to pre-determined set of instructions.

Multiple choice elements of accounts overview of computerised accounting system accounting software concepts and types of computerized accounting system types of accounting software

The manner in which a particular computer system is connected to others say through telephone lines is the element of ______. 

  1. connectivity

  2. data

  3. procedure

  4. software
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Connectivity is being acknowledged as a sixth element of the computer system. The manner in which a particular computer system is connected to others say through telephone lines, microwave transmission, satellite link, etc. is the element of  connectivity.

Multiple choice elements of accounts overview of computerised accounting system accounting software concepts and types of computerized accounting system types of accounting software

______ is the main part of computer hardware that actually processes data.

  1. Input unit

  2. Central processing unit

  3. Output unit

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Central processing unit is the main part of the computer hardware that actually processes data according to instructions it receives. It controls the flow of data by directing the data to enter the system, places the data into its memory, retrieves the same as and when needed and directs the output of data according to a set of stored instructions.