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Chapter 1 Flashcards

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What is a Computer Centre?

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A data processing centre where data is processed into reliable information, serving an organization or institution

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What are the primary functions of a Computer Centre?

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To provide diverse computer services, support data processing, and maintain equipment and staff

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What is a Data Processing Centre?

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A centre providing business data and producing summary reports or business documents

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What does an MIS Centre provide?

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Information for managers and executives for timely and quality decisions

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What is the role of a Data Centre?

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To provide data for use by all departments within an organization

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What services does an Office Automation and Internet Centre provide?

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Office automation and communication services to all departments

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What is the function of a Computing Service Centre?

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To provide all types of services related to business data processing and maintenance

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What does an IT/ICT Service Centre do?

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Provides Internet and communication services to all units in an organization

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What are the two broad types of Computer Centres?

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Centralized and Decentralized data processing/computer centres

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What defines a Centralized Computing Centre?

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Handles all processing at a single site, maintains a central database, and provides central technical services

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What is a key advantage of a Centralized Computer Centre?

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Centralized sharing of resources for faster and easier organization-wide activities

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What is one disadvantage of a Centralized Computer Centre?

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Resource constraints requiring money, time, people, and skills

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What characterizes a Decentralized Computer Centre?

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No central control, autonomous units, and independent operation of each site

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What is an advantage of Decentralized Computer Centres?

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Increased user motivation and satisfaction due to localized control

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What is a disadvantage of Decentralized Computer Centres?

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Duplication of effort leading to increased costs and inconsistency of data

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What are the three primary subdivisions of a General-Purpose Computer Centre?

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  • Mathematical preparation and programming * Technical operation of computers * Auxiliary operations
17
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What is the focus of Computer Centres for processing economic information?

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Specialized subdivisions according to types of economic problems and operational information processing

18
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What is the primary function of Computer Centres for controlling production processes?

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Real-time control and communication with systems using data from sensors

19
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List some services provided by a Computer Centre

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  • 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
20
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True or False: A Centralized Computer Centre allows for multiple versions of information systems.

21
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Fill in the blank: A decentralized approach can lead to _______ of effort.