Question

Entering a large number of separate forms or documents into a computer system and manipulating these data at a single time is referred to as ________.

Answer 1

Options:

A. Delayed processing

B. Group processing

C. Batch processing

D. Real time processing

Answer: C. Batch processing

Explanation: Data processing is the various steps or processes through data given to a computer system is treated.

There are basically two different types of data processing, they include

BATCH PROCESSING AND REAL-TIME PROCESSING.

BATCH PROCESSING IS A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM WHICH INVOLVES THE COLLECTION AND ACCUMULATION OF DATA FOR A GIVEN PERIOD OF TIME AND THEN PROCESS THE DATA AS A SINGLE UNIT IN A LATER TIME OR PERIOD.

Real-time processing involves the immediate processing of the data received as they come in.