DE CHAVEZ, REV RICHMON C.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

203-3023 MR. NYLTON CHAN

#345-BCOMP 2 (ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM)

Assessment Task 2

Identification:

For each of the following scenarios, identify which data processing method (batch or online,
real-time) would be the most appropriate.

1. Make an airline reservation. ONLINE REAL-TIME

2. Register for a university course. ONLINE REAL-TIME

3. Prepare biweekly payroll checks. BATCH

4. Process an order through an e-commerce website. ONLINE REAL-TIME

5. Prepare a daily bank deposit. BATCH

6. Preparation of customer bills by a local utility. BATCH

7. Accumulate daily costs from a production run of a single automobile part. BATCH

8. Identify the replacement drill bit size for a bit broken during a recent production run. ONLINE
REAL-TIME

True or False:

9. Processing more transactions at a lower unit cost makes batch processing more efficient than
real-time systems. T

10. The general journal is used to record recurring transactions that are similar in nature. F

11. Batch processing systems can store data on direct access storage devices. T

12). Real-time processing in systems that handle large volumes of transactions each day can
create operational inefficiencies. T
13). Batch processing of noncritical accounts improves operational efficiency. T

14). Batch processing of accounts common to many concurrent transactions reduces

operational efficiency. F

15). Operational inefficiencies occur because accounts unique to many concurrent transactions
need to be updated in real time. T