Question

________ is an extremely high-speed, low-cost process, which records computer-generated information directly from the computer tape or cartridge to a miniaturized microfilm media.
1. Character Output Microfilm
2. Computer Output Microfilm
3. Character Oriented Microfilm
4. Computer Oriented Microfilm

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Computer Output Microfilm

The correct answer is Computer Output Microfilm.

• Computer output microfilm (COM)
  • It is an extremely high-speed, low-cost process, which records computer-generated information directly from the computer tape or cartridge to a miniaturized microfilm media. Hence, Option 2 is correct.
  • The microfilm product is in fiche or roll format, which can be duplicated rapidly and inexpensively.
  • This process can produce data in microfilm form at a highly significant speed from that of a paper printer.
  • It results in material, space, and equipment savings along with mailing costs and information retrieval savings.
  • In addition, hard copy prints can be made without loss of detail, when compared with the original document.