Batch, interactive and real-time
processing systems in terms of
processing, response time and user
interface requirements
Processing systems - ANS-These systems process data. There are many different
types of these, but the most commonly used are batch, interactive and real-time.
Modes of operation - ANS-How a processing system operates. Most common are batch,
interactive and real-time. The decision about which mode(s) should be used are made
during the design phase of the life cycle. The operating system will then manage the
functioning of the mode that is being used.
Batch processing - ANS-Processes batches of data at regular intervals. Usually process
a large amount of data, with the data being of identical type. Could be used to produce
utility bills, bank statements or payroll data.
Batch processing - ANS-There is a delay of hours or days between collecting the data
and receiving the output.
Batch processing - ANS-The user interface tends to be code-based. Batch
processing - ANS-Payroll processing is an example of this mode of operation.
Interactive Processing - ANS-Also known as a transactional processing system. This
type of system handles transactions one at a time. Each transaction must be fully
processed, the response given to the user and any associated files updated before the
transaction is processed.
The amount of data input for each transaction is generally small and is usually entered
interactively by the user using a form on screen. The input method is usually by means
of a keyboard.
Interactive processing - ANS-The user inputs responses to pre-defined questions on an
input form which is displayed on a GUI. A database is then searched based on the
processing systems in terms of
processing, response time and user
interface requirements
Processing systems - ANS-These systems process data. There are many different
types of these, but the most commonly used are batch, interactive and real-time.
Modes of operation - ANS-How a processing system operates. Most common are batch,
interactive and real-time. The decision about which mode(s) should be used are made
during the design phase of the life cycle. The operating system will then manage the
functioning of the mode that is being used.
Batch processing - ANS-Processes batches of data at regular intervals. Usually process
a large amount of data, with the data being of identical type. Could be used to produce
utility bills, bank statements or payroll data.
Batch processing - ANS-There is a delay of hours or days between collecting the data
and receiving the output.
Batch processing - ANS-The user interface tends to be code-based. Batch
processing - ANS-Payroll processing is an example of this mode of operation.
Interactive Processing - ANS-Also known as a transactional processing system. This
type of system handles transactions one at a time. Each transaction must be fully
processed, the response given to the user and any associated files updated before the
transaction is processed.
The amount of data input for each transaction is generally small and is usually entered
interactively by the user using a form on screen. The input method is usually by means
of a keyboard.
Interactive processing - ANS-The user inputs responses to pre-defined questions on an
input form which is displayed on a GUI. A database is then searched based on the
