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Imagine you were using a mainframe computer in the early days of computing. What kind of task could you perform? (choose the best option)
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completing simple word processing tasks
completing simple word processing tasks - no response given
sending and receiving basic email
sending and receiving basic email - no response given
connecting desktop computers to each other via cables
connecting desktop computers to each other via cables - no response given
collecting consumer information
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collecting consumer information
Mainframes in the early days were used for large-scale batch and transactional data processing — e.g., census records, payroll, billing and other consumer/business data management — rather than personal tasks like email or desktop networking.
Mainframes in the early days were used for large-scale batch and transactional data processing — e.g., census records, payroll, billing and other consumer/business data management — rather than personal tasks like email or desktop networking.
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