41. Which of the following best describes a computer-based information system?
A. A system in which a computer is used to turn data into information
B. Inputting data
C. Processing data
D. Performing complex mathematical calculations
E. Data is put into the computer for processing
42. Accessing records from a file directly without searching from the beginning of the file is
A. Time sharing
B. Random
C. Direct access
D. Access time
E. None of the above
43. EBCDIC can code up to how many different characters?
A. 8
B. 16
C. 32
D. 64
E. 256
44. When did IBM close the last of its punched card manufacturing plant?
A. June 1989
B. December 1984
C. March 1982
D. November 1979
E. None of the above
45. The monitor of a computer is connected to it by a
A. Wire
B. Cable
C. Bus
D. Line driver
E. Modem