Which of the following is used only for data entry and storage, and never for processing?

AMouse

BDumb terminal ✓ Correct

CMicrocomputer

DDedicated data entry system

Correct answer: (B) Dumb terminal

Explanation

A device used only to enter and store data with no processing of its own is a dumb terminal.

A mouse is a pointing device, not a data entry and storage station.

A microcomputer has its own processor and can process data.

A dedicated data entry system can still carry some processing logic.

A dumb terminal depends fully on the central computer for processing.

Add-on: a terminal with limited local processing is called an intelligent terminal.

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