Computer Fundamentals - Engineering

Q1:

The primary advantage of key-to-tape data-entry systems is:

A A large percentage of editing can be performed at the time of data entry

B Key verification is easily performed

C The tape is reusable

D Keying errors can be detected as they occur

E All of the above

ANS:C - The tape is reusable

Key to tape data entry system is a data-entry system consisting of several keyboards connected to a central controlling unit, typically a minicomputer, which collects information from each keyboard and then directs it to a magnetic tape.