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Electronic Data Processing

Electronic data processing (EDP) uses computers to automatically manipulate, record, classify, and summarize data. There are various methods of EDP, including time-sharing, real-time processing, online processing, multiprocessing, multitasking, interactive processing, batch processing, and distributed processing. These methods allow for things like multiple users accessing a central computer simultaneously, immediate responses to incoming data, instantly processing data upon receipt, utilizing multiple processors simultaneously, sharing processing resources across tasks, one-transaction-at-a-time updates, grouping processing into time periods, and connecting remote workstations to a central system.

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Electronic Data Processing

Electronic data processing (EDP) uses computers to automatically manipulate, record, classify, and summarize data. There are various methods of EDP, including time-sharing, real-time processing, online processing, multiprocessing, multitasking, interactive processing, batch processing, and distributed processing. These methods allow for things like multiple users accessing a central computer simultaneously, immediate responses to incoming data, instantly processing data upon receipt, utilizing multiple processors simultaneously, sharing processing resources across tasks, one-transaction-at-a-time updates, grouping processing into time periods, and connecting remote workstations to a central system.

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Electronic Data

Processing
MUNTAZIR KHAN
EDP

 Electronic data processing, also known as EDP, is a frequently used term for


automatic information processing. It uses the computers to manipulate, record,
classification and to summarize data.

 EPD meaning can be described as the processing of data using electronic means
such as computers, calculators, servers and other similar electronic equipment. A
computer is the best example of an electronic data processing machine.
Methods of Electronic Data Processing
(EDP)
 There are various methods of data processing but there are some very popular methods when it
comes to “electronic data processing”. These methods are widely adopted in almost every
industry. Depending on the nature of requirement of data processing, some of the most popular
methods of electronic data processing are:
 Time-sharing
 Real-time processing
 Online processing
 Multiprocessing
 Multitasking
 Interactive processing
 Batch processing
 Distributed processing
Time-sharing

 In this processing method, many nodes connected to a CPU accessed central


computer. A multi-user processing system controls the time allocation to each
user. Each user can allocate the time slice in a sequence of the Central Processing
Unit. The user should complete the task during the assigned time slice. If the user
cannot finish the task, then the user can complete the task during another allocated
time slice.
Real-Time Processing

 Providing accurate and up-to-date information is the primary aim of real-time


processing. It is possible when the computer process the incoming data. It will
give the immediate response what may happen. It would affect the upcoming
events. Making a reservation for train and airline seats are the best example for
real-time processing. Other examples are: data streaming, radar systems, customer
service systems, and bank ATMs
Online Processing

 In this processing method, the data is processed instantly it is received. A


communication link helps to connect the computer to the data input unit directly.
The data input may include a network terminal or online input device. Online
processing is mostly used for information research and recording.
 Example of Online Processing is Bar code scanning, When you buy a shirt at
Target, the bar code gets scanned at the register. This shirt (source document) is
immediately updated in Target's inventory system as being sold. It is also updated
in cost and sales reports.
Multiprocessing

 Multiprocessing is processing of more than one task that uses the different
processors at the same time of the same computer. It is possible in network servers
and mainframes. In this process, a computer may consist of more than one
independent CPU. This makes data processing much faster.
Multitasking

 It is an essential feature of data processing. Working with different processors at


the same time is called multitasking. In this process, the various tasks share the
same processing resource. The operating systems in the multitasking process are
time-sharing systems.
interactive processing

 Interactive processing takes place one transaction at a time. Once the transaction
is accepted, the database will be updated. For example, if you use an online
system to book a hotel room, you will fill in a web form, submit it and it will
come back to inform you of the room you have booked.
Batch Processing

 Batch processing is a method of the process the organized data into divided
groups. In this method, the processing data can be divided as a group over a
required time period. The batch processing method allows the computer to
perform different priorities for an interaction. This method is very unique and
useful to process.
Distributed Processing

 This method is usually used for remote workstations, since the remote
workstations are connected to a big workstation. The customers get the better
services from this process
 Example are : telephone networks and cellular networks, World Wide Web

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