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To Do (page 78) |
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1(a)
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Creating
bills and clearing cheques. |
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(b)
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The
computer can be left to get on with it on its own. Fast for
repetitive processing of high volume work. |
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(c)
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The information stored in always the latest information because
any changes to the information are made immediately. |
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2(a)
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Keyboard
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(b)
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The
person using the computer asks questions and replies are given
by the computer immediately. |
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(c)
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The customer will probably wait while answers to their questions
are found using the computer. |
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(d)
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Surname,
Forename, Address (this could be broken down), telephone number,
date travelling out, date travelling in, destination, method
of payment, insurance details, passport number etc. |
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(e)
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Because
the system is interactive. As soon as you book the number of
seats are reduced. |
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(f)
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Random
access |
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(g)
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Hard
disk drive |
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(h)
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Faster
to get replies and the system prevents double booking. |
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3(a)
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Real
time. Needs to show the latest balance so that you do not go
overdrawn. |
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(b)
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Batch
processing. All mark sheets can be batched together and marked
automatically. |
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(c)
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Real time. Needs to continually monitor the river levels. |
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(d)
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Batch
processing. Large volume of statements can be produced automatically.
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(e)
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Real time. The true stock situation is always shown so that
low in stock goods can be re-ordered. |
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(f)
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Real time. The temperature in the room is continually monitored
so that the system can decide whether to switch on or off. |
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(g)
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Real time. Game needs to be interactive. |
