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The term 'polling' in a computer means a process by which a computer system

a.

detects/corrects errors

b.

multiplexes the inputs and updates the memory accordingly

c.

decides correct alternative by analysing several ones

d.

inquires to see if a terminal has any transaction to send

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Answer: (d).inquires to see if a terminal has any transaction to send

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