Types of Data Processing Systems

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What are the main components of a data collection system?

Data collection systems are systems that collect data from their environment using a set of sensors and send that data to other systems for processing.

What is the purpose of modeling and simulation systems?

Modeling and simulation systems are developed by scientists and engineers to model physical processes or situations, which include many separate, interacting objects.

What are the main characteristics of batch processing systems?

Batch processing systems are business systems designed to process data in large batches. They process large numbers of individual inputs to create corresponding outputs.

What is the purpose of embedded control systems?

Embedded control systems are software control systems that control and manage hardware devices. Signup and view all the answers

How do interactive transaction-based applications differ from stand-alone applications?

Interactive transaction-based applications execute on a remote computer and are accessed by users from their own PCs or terminals, while stand-alone applications run on a local computer and include all necessary functionality without needing to be connected to a network. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'emerging technology'?

Emerging technology is a term that commonly refers to technologies that are currently developing, or that are expected to be available within the next five to ten years, and is usually reserved for technologies that are creating, or are expected to create, significant social or economic effects. Signup and view all the answers

What is a phase pattern and how does it differ from a task pattern?

A phase pattern defines the sequence of framework activities that occur with the process, even when the overall flow of activities is iterative in nature. In contrast, a task pattern defines a problem associated with a software engineering action or work task and relevant to successful software engineering practice. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the incremental model and how it differs from the waterfall model.

The incremental model combines elements of the waterfall model and applies them in an iterative fashion. This is in contrast to the waterfall model, which is a linear process model used for small projects. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key attributes of a good software as mentioned in the text?

The key attributes of a good software mentioned are: dependability and security, acceptability, efficiency, and maintainability. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference between software engineering and software process.

Software engineering refers to the use of sound engineering principles to obtain economically software that is reliable and works efficiently. In contrast, the software process refers to the framework of activities, actions, and tasks required to build high-quality software. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main types of software mentioned in the text?

The three main types of software mentioned are: AI software, product-line software, and application software. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference between a process pattern and a stage pattern.

A process pattern describes a process-related problem encountered during software engineering work. In contrast, a stage pattern defines a problem associated with a framework activity for the process and includes multiple task patterns. Signup and view all the answers

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