FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

USING MICROSOFT EXCEL

HOW TO ADD COPY AND MOVE WORKSHEETS WITHIN EXCEL WORKBOOKS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the major disadvantage of storing data on paper?
A
papers could get lost
B
papers always had errors
C
it was expensive to store information on paper
D
it was time consuming to sort through
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One of the primary disadvantages of a traditional paper filing system is the time it takes to access documents. An employee will spend a significant amount of time to retrieve a particular paper record stored in a massive paper filing system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Disadvantages of having a paper-based system Storage space: As paper is by nature physical, it takes up a lot of storage space. With its limited resources, a small business may not be able to afford to rent or purchase storage space onsite or offsite.

Detailed explanation-3: -Security Issues A big obstacle that comes alongside paper records is the security risk. Paper documents are easy to lose, mishandle or damage when in use. It’s also hard to secure them against unauthorised access. However, digital records can be encrypted, backed up and safely kept on hard disks or electronic devices.

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