Computer Fundamentals - Engineering

Q1:

Which type of system puts the user into direct conversation with the computer through a keyboard?

A Real time processing

B Interactive computer

C Batch processing

D Time sharing

E None of the above

ANS:B - Interactive computer

In computer science, interactive computing refers to software which accepts input from humans " for example, data or commands. Interactive software includes most popular programs, such as word processors or spreadsheet applications.

By comparison, non interactive programs operate without human contact; examples of these include compilers and batch processing applications.