Data Processing, the Fundamentals |
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analysis applications assembly language auxiliary storage backup basic batch processing binary bubble memory business data processing bytes Calculate capabilities central processing unit Cobol commonly compiler language components computer system concept control unit copy cost courtesy Customer Master Record data communication data entry data files data processing data processing needs data processing system detailed digit distributed data processing EBCDIC electronic employee example EXERCISE flowchart Fortran functions handling hardware illustrated in Figure includes input installation instance instructions internal storage inventory involves key field logic machine language magnetic disk magnetic tape manufacturer master file Master Record methods microcomputer minicomputer multiprogramming operating system output overall payroll performed preparation printed printer priority problem pseudocode purchase Remote job entry reports sales order schedule sequence sequential shown in Figure storage devices stored supervisor techniques terminal timesharing tion transaction updated WHOLESALE GROCERY COMPANY