data processing

Question 1

manual and automatic data processing

Answer 1

• peripheral devices that automate input and processing data and avoid human error

Question 2

examples of automatic processes/devices

Answer 2

• biometric used in personal ID systems read fingerprints, hand prints or irises
• barcode readers; read likes of different thickness and convert them into string of values

Question 3

examples of manual processes

Answer 3

• entering customers’ meal choices into restaurant’s systems
• marking exam scripts