Language syntax is checked by software called as_________.

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Language processor

Database is implemented using_____________.

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DBMS

A sequence of actions taken to transform the data into decision useful information is called________.

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Data Processing

An appropriate accounting software for a small business organisation having only one single office location would be__________.

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Ready to use

Mention any two types of software.

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(i) Utility Software
(ii) Application Software

What is meant by Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

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Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the part of computer hardware that actually processes data, according to the instructions received by it.

Mention any two disadvantages of manual accounting systems.

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(i) Possibility of various types of errors
(ii) Time consuming

What do you mean by DBMS?

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A Database Management System is a computer application designed for the purpose of managing a large set of data.

State any two advantages of DBMS.

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(i) The amount of redundancy in the stored data can be reduced.
(ii) No more data inconsistencies.

What is Structured Query Language (SQL)?

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Structured Query Language is a language that enables to create and operate on relational model of database.

What are various data types in SQL? Explain.

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The various data types available in SQL are numeric, character, integer, float, date and logical.

Explain the Tailor-made software.

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Lists the distinctive advantages of a computer system over a manual system.

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(a)

Give three examples of a transaction processing system.

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State the relationship between information and decision.

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Name three components of a Transaction Processing System.

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Explain briefly any six advantages of computerized accounting system over the manual system.

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(a)

Between Manual and Computerised Accounting system.

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'An organization is a collection of interdependent decision-making units that exists to pursue organizational objectives.' In the light of this statement, explain the relationship between information and decision. Also explain the role of Transaction Processing System in facilitating the decision-making process in business-organization.

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Describe the various elements of a computer system and explain the distinctive features of a computer system and manual system.

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