When Storage Devices Write Data, Instructions, and Information on Storage

question 119

Multiple Choice

When storage devices write data, instructions, and information on storage media, they are creating output. What best describes the process of writing data?

• A)receiving input and translating it into computer language
• B)using a word processor to input data to a file
• C)transferring items from memory to a storage medium
• D)retrieving items from a storage medium to the operating system

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Definitions:

Standard Labour Rate

A predetermined rate of pay established for work performed, used in budgeting and costing calculations.

Price Variance

A variance that is computed by taking the difference between the actual price and the standard price and multiplying the result by the actual quantity of the input.

Direct Material

Direct Material includes raw materials that are directly incorporated into a finished product and can be easily traced to the product itself.

Standard Cost

A predicated cost for a product or service, under normal conditions, used for budgeting and performance evaluations.