MODES OF COMPUTER OPERATIONS

A. Based on the timing of transaction processing

1. BATCH MODE- data are collected into groups

before processing.

2. ON-LINE MODE- data are processed immediately

after transaction is made to update current
information
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B. Based on the physical location of the equipment

1. IN-HOUSE SYSTEMS- computer hardware and

personnel are maintained by the company which
utilizes them.

2. NOT-IN-HOUSE SYSTEMS- main processing

hardware belongs to another organization. Most
common off premises:
a. Block Time
b. Time Sharing
c. Service Bureaus
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COMPUTER
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INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
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 Computer or IT Network
-interconnected computing devices that can exchange data
and share resources with each other.

Telecommunications
-transmit numeric, alphanumeric, voice, video, and other data
by wire, fiber optics, microwave stations, satellites or lasers.

Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce)

-involves individuals and organizations engaging in a variety of
electronic transactions with computers and telecommunications
network