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7.4 Interactive Processing. It is a type of real-time processing involving continuing dialogues between users and computers. The users are allowed to modify data and/or instructions. The procedure involved is on-line. Interactive processing can be likened to solving problems in a bank.
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7.4 Interactive Processing • It is a type of real-time processing involving continuing dialogues between users and computers. • The users are allowed to modify data and/or instructions. • The procedure involved is on-line.
Interactive processing can be likened to solving problems in a bank.
Examples of Interactive Processing Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)
Advantages of Interactive Processing • It is user-friendly and thus easy to operate for the users. • It provides continuing dialogues between users and computers, so that users know what to do next.
Disadvantage of Interactive Processing • The software and hardware involved are more complex than that of batch and real-time processing.
Environment that Interactive Processing is Most Suitable • It involves users’ participation. • Immediate responses are needed.