Question

The first computers invented were loaded (‘fed') with programs written on punch cards. Each program took hours to be processed. The computer system was single programming because only one program at a time could be loaded and processed. What was / is the name of this type of system

Answer 1

Data processing system

Step-by-step explanation:

Data processing systems DPSs are digital systems that receives data, processes it and use the information to control semi-automated machineries. In the past, the DPS receives digital data or one instruction at a time from a punched card.