OPERATING SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTERS
COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS
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Real Time Processing
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Batch Processing
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Interactive Processing
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Online processing is used in the following areas: Booking systems / Ticket reservations (airlines, cinema, theatre, concerts)
Detailed explanation-2: -The best example of interactive processing is Automatic Teller Machines (ATM). In an ATM, there is a software program running, which accepts input from humans and gives an instant output as a response.
Detailed explanation-3: -Some examples of batch processes are beverage processing, biotech products manufacturing, dairy processing, food processing, pharmaceutical formulations and soap manufacturing.
Detailed explanation-4: -Interactive processing takes place one transaction at a time. Once the transaction is accepted, the database will be updated. For example, if you use an online system to book a hotel room, you will fill in a web form, submit it and it will come back to inform you of the room you have booked.
Detailed explanation-5: -A great example of real-time processing is data streaming, radar systems, customer service systems, and bank ATMs, where immediate processing is crucial to make the system work properly. Spark is a great tool to use for real-time processing.