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Easytrieve Programming Language Quiz! Trivia - Quiz

Easytrieve is a versatile programming language used by corporate organizations to generate reports of daily business activities. Each version of Easytrieve can be used for a specific role in report generation. Due to its light architecture, it supports several operating systems. How proficient are you with Easytrieve? Find out in this quiz.

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1.

How many procedures can be run in the Program section of Easytrieve?
- A.
  
  Two procedures
- B.
  
  Three procedures
- C.
  
  Three procedures
- D.
  
  Six procedures
Correct Answer
A. Two procedures

Explanation
The correct answer is Two procedures. This means that in the Program section of Easytrieve, you can run two procedures.

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2.

When was the Easytrieve Plus made available for public use?
- A.
  
  2004
- B.
  
  2012
- C.
  
  2009
- D.
  
  2008
Correct Answer
B. 2012
3.

Which of these statements should be added to enter data horizontally?
- A.
  
  Line
- B.
  
  Sequence
- C.
  
  Control
- D.
  
  Report
Correct Answer
A. Line

Explanation
The statement "Line" should be added to enter data horizontally.

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4.

Which of these is the first statement for report declaration?
- A.
  
  Report
- B.
  
  Program
- C.
  
  Sum
- D.
  
  Line
Correct Answer
A. Report

Explanation
The correct answer is "Report". In COBOL programming, the "Report" statement is used to declare the start of a report. It is the first statement that is written in a COBOL program to indicate that the following code is part of a report. This statement is necessary for the compiler to recognize and process the report-related statements and formatting instructions that follow.

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5.

Which of these statements should be added for the creation of headings?
- A.
  
  Title
- B.
  
  Sequence
- C.
  
  Custom
- D.
  
  Heading
Correct Answer
A. Title

Explanation
The statement "Title" should be added for the creation of headings. This is because headings are typically used to give a title or heading to a section or subsection of a document or webpage. Adding the "Title" statement allows for clear and organized content structure, making it easier for readers to navigate and understand the information presented.

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6.

What statement causes all quantitative fields to be totaled?
- A.
  
  Control
- B.
  
  Epert
- C.
  
  Sum
- D.
  
  Miller
Correct Answer
A. Control

Explanation
The statement "Control" causes all quantitative fields to be totaled.

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7.

Which of these is usually not included in the total of the DEPT field?
- A.
  
  GROSS
- B.
  
  DEDUCTION
- C.
  
  INTEREST
- D.
  
  NET-PAY
Correct Answer
C. INTEREST

Explanation
The DEPT field typically includes information related to an employee's department within an organization. It is used to classify and categorize employees based on their respective departments. However, INTEREST is usually not included in the total of the DEPT field as it is unrelated to an employee's department and represents a different aspect, such as the interest earned on savings or loans.

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8.

Which of these causes the printing of customized column heading?
- A.
  
  Line
- B.
  
  Sum
- C.
  
  Title
- D.
  
  Heading
Correct Answer
D. Heading

Explanation
The printing of a customized column heading is caused by the option "Heading". This means that if the "Heading" option is selected, the column heading will be customized according to the user's preference.

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9.

Which of these statements will deductions to be sorted in a specified key?
- A.
  
  Line
- B.
  
  Sequence
- C.
  
  Control
- D.
  
  Control
Correct Answer
B. Sequence

Explanation
The correct answer is "Sequence". This is because a sequence refers to an ordered collection of elements, and sorting is the process of arranging these elements in a specific order. Therefore, using the sequence data structure allows deductions to be sorted according to a specified key.

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10.

Which of these statements can be added only in the library section?
- A.
  
  Control
- B.
  
  File
- C.
  
  Define
- D.
  
  Sum
Correct Answer
B. File

Explanation
The statement "File" can only be added in the library section because it refers to a specific type of data storage or document that is commonly found in libraries. The other options (Control, Define, and Sum) are more general terms that can be used in various contexts and not specific to libraries.

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