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What is a network computer that transmits data a user enters to a host for processing and displays the results?
Terminal
What does an ouptut device do?
An output device is a hardware device which is used to communicate the results of data processing with the user
When a user runs two or more programs at the same time on a computer with one central processor the process is referred to as what?
parallel processing
What is the difference between word processing software and email?
email messages can be sent directly from user to user over the internet, whereas word processing software operates offline
When a word processing user formats a document what does the user change?
the document's reliability
What enables the computer to communicate with the user in the user's native language?
Natural Language Processing
When a word processing program user formats it's a document what does the user change?
the document's reliability
What hardware component is used to display the result of processing to the user?
The monitor is what displays the result of any processing to the user. The video adapter plays a major role in providing the display to the monitor. Together, the video hardware gives an output that the user can use.
What is the difference between real time processing and time sharing processing?
Interactive processing is conversion of data into information that relies on inputs from the user at certain stages of the process. On the other hand, real-time processing is data processing where results have to be produced within a stipulated (minimal) amount of time.
What is a menu driven phone system?
a phone system that is based on menu processing instead of command processing to user command.
What is a Batch process?
"Batch processing" refers to the execution of multiple commands on a computer. Batch jobs are often used to automate a process which needs to be done on many files, since they do not typically need user input once started.
What is interactive processing?
Interactive processing is the simplest way to work on a system. The user logs in, runs commands and logs off when they are finished.
