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DATA PROCESSING IN COMPUTER J

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DATA PROCESSING CYCLE

Computer Studies
Introduction

Form 1 Data procesing refers to the transformating raw data into meaningful output.

FORM 2 Data can be done manually using a pen and paper, mechanically using simple devices eg typewritter or electronically
using modern dat processing toolseg computers
Form 3

DATA PRESENTATION IN A Data collection involves getting the data/facts needed for processing from the point of its origin to the computer
COMPUTER
Data Input- the collected data is converted into machine-readable form by an input device, and send into the machine.

DATA PROCESSING IN Processing is the transformation of the input data to a more meaningful form (information) in the CPU
COMPUTER
Output is the production of the required information, which may be input in future.
ELEMENTARY PROGRAMMING

Form 4

Geography

The di erence between data collection and data capture.

Data capture is the process of obtaining data in a computer-sensible form for at the point of origin (the source document itself
is prepared in a machine-sensible form for input)

Data collection involves getting the original data to the ‘processing centre’, transcribing it, converting it from one medium to
another, and nally getting it into the computer.

Relevance of the term garbage in garbage out (GIGO) in reference to errors in data processing.

The accuracy of the data entered in the computer directly determines the accuracy of the information given out.

Give and explain two transcription and two computational errors committed during data processing.

Misreading errors: -they occur when the user reads source document incorrectly, thus entering wrong values, e.g. a user may
confuse 5 in the number 586 with S, and type S86 instead.

Transposition errors: - they result from incorrect arrangement of characters (i.e., putting characters in the wrong order
especially when keying data onto a diskette), e.g. the user may enter 396 instead of 369 computational errors

Over ow errors: -An over ow occurs if the result from a calculation is too large to t in the allocated memory space, e.g., if the
allocated memory space is able to store an 8-bit character, then an over ow will occur if the result of the calculation gives a 9-
bit number.

Under ow
Truncation: 0.784969 784
Rounding error:30.6666 7
Algorithm or ,logical errors

Data integrity.

Data integrity refers to the dependability, timeliness, availability, relevance, accuracy & completeness of data/information

Threats to data integrity

Data integrity may be compromised through:

Human error, whether malicious or unintentional.

Transfer errors, including unintended alterations or data compromise during transfer from one device to another.
Bugs, viruses/malware, hacking, and other cyber threats.
Compromised hardware, such as a device or disk crash.

Ways of minimizing threats to data integrity.

Backing up the data on external storage media

Enforcing security measures to control access to data
Using error detection & correction software when transmitting data
Designing user interfaces that minimize chances of invalid data being entered.

DATA PROCESSING METHODS

Data processing methods

1. Manual Data Processing

In manual data processing, data is processed manually without using any machine or tool to get required results. In manual
data processing, all the calculations and logical operations are performed manually on the data. Similarly, data is transferred
manually from one place to another. This method of data processing is very slow and errors may occur in the output. Mostly, is
processed manually in many small business rms as well as government o ces & institutions. In an educational institute, for
example, marks sheets, fee receipts, and other nancial calculations (or transactions) are performed by hand. This method is
avoided as far as possible because of the very high probability of error, labor intensive and very time consuming. This type of
data processing forms the very primitive stage when technology was not available or it was not a ordable. With the
advancement in technology the dependency on manual methods has drastically decreased.

2. Mechanical Data Processing

In mechanical data processing method, data is processed by using di erent devices like typewriters, mechanical printers or
other mechanical devices. This method of data processing is faster and more accurate than manual data processing. These are
faster than the manual mode but still forms the early stages of data processing. With invention and evolution of more complex
machines with better computing power this type of processing also started fading away. Examination boards and printing press
use mechanical data processing devices frequently.

3. Electronic Data Processing

Electronic data processing or EDP is the modern technique to process data. The data is processed through computer; Data and
set of instructions are given to the computer as input and the computer automatically processes the data according to the
given set of instructions. The computer is also known as electronic data processing machine.

This method of processing data is very fast and accurate. For example, in a computerized education environment results of
students are prepared through computer; in banks, accounts of customers are maintained (or processed) through computers
etc.

a. Batch Processing

Batch Processing is a method where the information to be organized is sorted into groups to allow for e cient and sequential
processing. Online Processing is a method that utilizes Internet connections and equipment directly attached to a computer. It
is used mainly for information recording and research. Real-Time Processing is a technique that has the ability to respond
almost immediately to various signals in order to acquire and process information. Distributed Processing is commonly utilized
by remote workstations connected to one big central workstation or server. ATMs are good examples of this data processing
method.

b. Online Processing

This is a method that utilizes Internet connections and equipment directly attached to a computer. This allows for the data
stored in one place and being used at altogether di erent place. Cloud computing can be considered as a example which uses
this type of processing. It is used mainly for information recording and research.

c. Real-Time Processing

This technique has the ability to respond almost immediately to various signals in order to acquire and process information.
These involve high maintainance andupfront cost attributed to very advanced technology and computing power. Time saved is
maximum in this case as the output is seen in real time. For example in banking transactions

Example of real time processing

Airline reservation systems

Theatre (cinema) booking
Hotel reservations
Banking systems
Police enquiry systems
Chemical processing plants
Hospitals to monitor the progress of a patient
Missile control systems

Advantages

Provides up-to-date information

The information is readily available for instant decision-making
Provides better services to users/customers.
Fast &reliable
Reduces circulation of hardcopies.

Disadvantages

Require complex Os & are very expensive

Not easy to develop
Real time systems usually use 2 or more processors to share the workloads, which is expensive.
Require large communication equipment.

d. Distributed Processing

This method is commonly utilized by remote workstations connected to one big central workstation or server. ATMs are good
examples of this data processing method. All the end machines run on a xed software located at a particular place and makes
use of exactly same information and sets of instruction.

The Di erentiate between CPU bound jobs and I/O bound jobs.

CPU bound jobs require more of the CPU time to process these jobs. Most of the work the I/O devices perform is on the Input;
and Output; hence, they require very little CPU time.

Most companies are now shifting from the use of geographically distributed personal computers. This method of data
processing is known as Distributed Data Processing (DDP)

Three computing resources that can be distributed.

-CPU (Processors) time

-Files

-Application software

-Data/information/messages

-Computer processing power

-Memory (computer storage)

- Input/Output devices, e.g. printers

-communication devices/communication port

Examples of industries and business organizations that extensively use distributed processing systems.

Banks
Computerized retails stores, e.g. supermarkets
Learning institutions with many departmental o ces
Bureaus or communication cyber cafes
Airline reservation systems

Bene ts and three risks that might be associated with the distributed data Processing system.

The load on the host computer is greatly reduced

The use of low cost minicomputers minimizes the cost in data processing
Delays in data processing are reduced
Provides better services to the customers
There is less risk in case of system breakdown
The design & implementation of the system is less complex due to decentralization
The level of expertise required is less.

Risks

Data duplication is very common

Programming problems occur with microcomputers & minicomputers
Security threats, i.e. the data & information sent one the network from one place to
another can be tapped, or listened to by unauthorized parties
More training is needed for the users involved
It is expensive due to the extra cost of communication equipment.

The concept of multi-programming

A Multi-programming system allows the user to run 2 or more programs, all of which are in the computer’s main memory, at
the same time.

Bene ts that are derived from multi-programming

It increases productivity of a computer

Reduces the CPU’s idle time
Reduces the incidence of peripheral bound operation

Advantages of storing data in computer les over the manual ling system

Stored information takes up less space

Easier to update and modify
Provides faster access and retrieval of data
Reduces duplication of data or stored records
Cheaper
Enhances data integrity (i.e. accuracy and completeness)

The di erence between logical and physical computer les.

A logical le is viewed in terms of what data items it contains and what processing operations may be performed on the data

A physical le is viewed in terms of how the data items found in a le are arranged on the storage media and how they can be
processed.

Arrange the following components of the information system data hierarchy in ascending order of complexity:

Field, Database, Byte, Record, Bit, and le

Bit Byte Field Record File Database

TYPES OF COMPUTER FILES

i) Report le- It contains a set of relatively permanent records extracted from the data in a master le.

They are used to prepare reports, which can ve printed at a later date, e.g. report on student’s class performance in the term,
extract of students who have not cleared their school fees, report on absentees
ii) Backup le- Used to backup data or to hold duplicate copies of data/information from the computer’s xed storage or main
le for security purposes e.g. a copy of all the students admitted in a school fees, report on absentees

iii) Reference le - Used for reference purposes. It contains records that are fairly permanent or semi-permanent, e.g.
Deductions in caution money, wage rates, tax deductions, employees address, price lists etc.

iv) Sort le – used to sort/rank data according to a given order, e.g. ranking position in a class of students.
v) Transaction le - Is used to hold input data during transaction processing. It is later used to update master les and audits
daily, weekly or monthly transaction.

FILE ORGANISATION METHODS

What is le organization?

1. It is the way records are arranged (laid out) within a particular le or any secondary storage device in a computer
2. Refers to the way data is stored in a le
3. File organization is important because it determines the method of access, e ciency, exibility and storage devices to be
used.

Methods of le organization

i) Sequential and serial

In sequential le organization, records are stored in a sorted order using a

key eld, while in serial; the records are stored in the order they come into the le, and are not sorted in any way.

ii) Random and indexed-sequential

In random le organization, records are stored in the le randomly and accessed directly, while in indexed –sequential, the
records are stored sequentially but accessed directly using an index.

iii) serial le organization

Records are in a le are stored and accessed one after another on a storage medium

iv) Indexed sequencial le organization method

Similar to sequential method, only that an index is used to enable the computer to locate individual records on the storage
media.

ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING MODES

This is the ways in which a computer under the in uence of an operating system is designed to process data eg
a) Batch processing is the execution of a series of jobs in a program on a computer without manual intervention (non-
interactive). Strictly speaking, it is a processing mode: the execution of a series of programs each on a set or "batch" of inputs,
rather than a single input (which would instead be a custom job). However, this distinction has largely been lost, and the series
of steps in a batch process are often called a "job" or "batch job".

Batch processing has these bene ts:=

It can shift the time of job processing to when the computing resources are less busy.
It avoids idling the computing resources with minute-by-minute manual intervention and supervision.
By keeping high overall rate of utilization, it amortizes the computer, especially an expensive one.
It allows the system to use di erent priorities for interactive and non-interactive work.
Rather than running one program multiple times to process one transaction each time, batch processes will run the
program only once for many transactions, reducing system overhead.

Disadvantages
- Users are unable to terminate a process during execution, and have to wait until execution completes.

b)

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