BUSI/COMM 335 – Information Systems
Review Questions - Data Processing
Concepts
1. What are the phases of Data Processing?
2. Compare and contrast Batch versus Real-Time data
processing.
3. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of
Batch Processing and Real-Time Processing?
4. What are some of the roles of Updating?
5. What is the difference between Batch Sequential
Updating and Batch Random Updating?
Discuss the advantages/disadvantages of both.
6. What are some of the considerations when deciding
which updating method to embark on?