Capabilities and Limitations

Capabilities and Limitations

1. Repetitive Processing

   • Carrying out the same task to the same standard repeatedly

2. Speed of Processing

   • The quicker the data is processed the quicker the output

3. Faster Searching

   • Records can be found intantaneously

4. Speed of Searching

   • Manual searching for information can take a long time. Computer based searches are fast and you can create search conditions that will only search for specific information

5. Accuracy

   • Calculations are carried out accurately

6. Speed of Data Communications

   • Messages are sent out across the world instantly

7. The Ability to Produce Different Output Formats

   • Information can be produced in tables or graphical format

8. Ease of Updating Data

   • Errors in data can be quickly changed without the need to re-type anything

9. Factors Effecting Efficiency of Data

   • Proper Backups
     • Maintaining an incremental system
   • Testing
     • Has the system been checked in all sorts of situations
   • The effects of software
     • Ease of use and software that has bugs / errors can leave users frustrated
   • The effects of communication
     • Do the different devices talk properly to each other, does the final system fit in what was requested

10. Limitations

    • Speed of implementation
      • Systems developed in a rush will likely have errors
    • Compatibility
      • Whether the new system will work with the existing data
    • Insufficient Testing
      • Software won't do what it should do
    • Poor Communication with the user
      • Leeds to the software not meeting the user needs, leading to frustration
    • Maintenance
      • Problems such as not taking regular backups / Not changing passwords on a regular basis