Mastering Data Processing
Published on 18. September 1987
Book
Paperback/Softback
296 pages
978-0-333-44646-1 (ISBN)
Description
Data Processing is a self-contained and up-to-date book, ideal for the relevant business and accounting courses or anyone in business who wishes to improve existing knowledge and skills. The book teaches all aspects of data processing, including an introduction to DP.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Adult education
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
bibliography, glossary, index
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
318 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-44646-1 (9780333446461)
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Content
PART 1 AN INTRODUCTION TO DATA PROCESSING - Data Processing and the Role of Computers - The Economics of Data Processing - The Impact of Data Processing on the Organisation - The Data Processing Industry - PART 2 THE TOOLS OF DATA PROCESSING - Computers: the Machines - Computer Peripherals and Input Devices - Software - PART 3 DEVELOPING SYSTEMS - Systems Analysis - The Techniques of Systems Analysis - Systems Design and Programming - Data Communications - Data Management - PART 4 MAKING DATA PROCESSING WORK - The Data Processing Department - Implementing Systems - Taking Care of Data - PART 5 THE APPLICATIONS OF DATA PROCESSING - Applications Requirements - Batch Processing Systems - On-Line and Real Time Systems - Distributed Systems