Topic 5

Question 1

Advantages of ICT

Answer 1

⦿Repetitive processing - same task same standard
⦿Speed of processing - CAT scan needs quick results
⦿Speed of searching
⦿Speed of data communications
⦿Data storage capacity - Millions of records can be physically stored in very small hard disk.
⦿Ability to produce different output formats - Info produced in tabular / graphic form
⦿Accuracy - Calculations carried out consistently.

Question 2

Factors affecting efficiency of data processing systems

Answer 2

⦿Software - Compatibility issues
⦿Insufficient testing - situations and amount of people?
⦿Maintenance procedures - up to date system
⦿Effective backups