SU 1 Data and the Computerized information system process Flashcards

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Computerised Information system (CIS) Process

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Activities - Input of data - (Store raw data and information) - Processing - Output/Information - (Store raw data and information) - Making decisions

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Raw data

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Data captured on manual documents or data entered in the CIS and not yet processed.

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Information

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Obtained by processing raw data = Processed data

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Source document

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First documented record of an activity that took place

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Input types

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  • Batch input

* Online input

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Batch Input

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Similar source documents being grouped together (batch) and entered in the CIS periodically (daily, weekly, monthly)

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Online input

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Data being captured immediately into the CIS at the point where the activity occurs

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Processing methods

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  • Classifying data
  • Performing calculations
  • Sorting data
  • Summarizing data
  • Transforming data
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Classifying data

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Data is arranged into different groups (catagories)

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Performing calculations

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Arithmetical or logical calculations can be performed on data.

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Sorting data

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Data is organised (sorted) in an orderly sequence based on specific criteria.

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Summarising data

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condenses the data by extracting only specific data based on criteria provided

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Transforming data

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Transforming the format or medium of the original data into another format or medium.

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Processing types

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  • Batch processing

* Real- time processing

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Batch processing

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When transaction files are updated to the master files periodically (daily, weekly or monthly)

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Real-time processing

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Immediate update of the transaction files to the master files as the transaction occurs.

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Output types

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  • Batch output

* Interactive output

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Batch output

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All requests for information are batched together and periodically extracted

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Interactive output

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Users are directly connected to the CIS and can request certain information and receive it immediately

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Typical processing systems

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  • Batch input, batch processing and batch output
  • Batch input, batch processing and interactive output
  • Online input, batch processing and interactive output
  • Online input, real-time processing and interactive input
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Batch processing

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When transaction files are updated to the master files periodically (daily, weekly or monthly)

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Real-time processing

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Immediate update of the transaction files to the master files as the transaction occurs.

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Output types

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  • Batch output

* Interactive output

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Batch output

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All requests for information are batched together and periodically extracted

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Interactive output
Users are directly connected to the CIS and can request certain information and receive it immediately
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Typical processing systems
* Batch input, batch processing and batch output * Batch input, batch processing and interactive output * Online input, batch processing and interactive output * Online input, real-time processing and interactive input