Batch processing questions
Q1. Summarise the main characteristics of batch processing systems.
Q2. What does ‘offline’ mean?
Q3. What does ‘online’ mean?
Q4. State three methods of ensuring that data is entered into a system accurately.
Q5. Give a clear example that illustrates data consistency.
Q6. Describe two ways that data, which has passed all checks, may still be entered into a database incorrectly.
Q7. What is a transaction file?
Q8. Describe how a transaction file is used to update a master file.
Q9. What does multi-tasking mean?
Q10. What is a multi-user operating system?