Electronic Data Processing
Electronic Data Processing
Processing
MUNTAZIR KHAN
EDP
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
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
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