Chapter 1 Flashcards
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What is a Computer Centre?
A data processing centre where data is processed into reliable information, serving an organization or institution
What are the primary functions of a Computer Centre?
To provide diverse computer services, support data processing, and maintain equipment and staff
What is a Data Processing Centre?
A centre providing business data and producing summary reports or business documents
What does an MIS Centre provide?
Information for managers and executives for timely and quality decisions
What is the role of a Data Centre?
To provide data for use by all departments within an organization
What services does an Office Automation and Internet Centre provide?
Office automation and communication services to all departments
What is the function of a Computing Service Centre?
To provide all types of services related to business data processing and maintenance
What does an IT/ICT Service Centre do?
Provides Internet and communication services to all units in an organization
What are the two broad types of Computer Centres?
Centralized and Decentralized data processing/computer centres
What defines a Centralized Computing Centre?
Handles all processing at a single site, maintains a central database, and provides central technical services
What is a key advantage of a Centralized Computer Centre?
Centralized sharing of resources for faster and easier organization-wide activities
What is one disadvantage of a Centralized Computer Centre?
Resource constraints requiring money, time, people, and skills
What characterizes a Decentralized Computer Centre?
No central control, autonomous units, and independent operation of each site
What is an advantage of Decentralized Computer Centres?
Increased user motivation and satisfaction due to localized control
What is a disadvantage of Decentralized Computer Centres?
Duplication of effort leading to increased costs and inconsistency of data
What are the three primary subdivisions of a General-Purpose Computer Centre?
- Mathematical preparation and programming * Technical operation of computers * Auxiliary operations
What is the focus of Computer Centres for processing economic information?
Specialized subdivisions according to types of economic problems and operational information processing
What is the primary function of Computer Centres for controlling production processes?
Real-time control and communication with systems using data from sensors
List some services provided by a Computer Centre
- Computer-related services * Advice and consultancy * Systems development services * Data entry services * IT standards maintenance * IT acquisition services * Protection of IT assets * Ensuring IT progress aligns with organizational vision * Meeting user requirements
True or False: A Centralized Computer Centre allows for multiple versions of information systems.
False
Fill in the blank: A decentralized approach can lead to _______ of effort.
duplication
