Sometime data are gathered over a period of time and collected into a group before entering them into a computer for processing. What type of processing is it called?
A. Interactive processing
B. Sequential processing
C. Batch processing
D. Group processing
E. None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Sometime data are gathered over a period of time and collected into a group before entering them into a computer for processing is it called an Interactive processing. Interactive processing means that the person needs to provide the computer with instructions whilst it is doing the processing. For example, imagine that a computer is running a program that takes a set of files from one directory and does some work on each one.This Question Belongs to Computer Fundamentals >> Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous
Correct Answer: C. Batch processing (not Interactive processing)
Reason:
Batch Processing: Data is collected over a period and then processed all at once in a batch. Examples include payroll systems, billing systems, etc.
Interactive Processing: Involves real-time interaction where the user inputs data and gets immediate results (e.g., ATM transactions).
Batch processing should be an answer
I think batch processing here is the most correct answer