Computer Application in Business (CAB)

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CAB :- CAB is an Computer Application in Business Specially in Commerce Field Where we Use Computer to do many Task Which are Explained Below.

DATA PROCESSING

• Steps in Data Processing
• Advantages of Computer in Data Processing
• File Management Concept

Data Processing Cycle

STEP-1

INPUT

      The collected data is transformed into a form that a computer can understand. It is important as correct output data totally depends on input data.
Verification:

Coding:

Storing:


STEP-2

PROCESSING

    The term processing denotes the actual data manipulation techniques.
 Classification:

Storing:

Calculations:

Summarizing:


STEP-3

OUTPUT

The main aim of data processing is getting the required result. Output is stored on storage media for later use.
Retrieval:

Conversion:

Communication:

ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER APPLICATION IN BUSINESS 

• Accuracy
• Ease of Communications
• Capacity of storage
• Speed

Thus, an important objective in the design of computer data processing systems is to allow computers to do what they do best and to free humans from routine, error-prone tasks…

File Management Concept 

The term computer file management refers to the manipulation of documents and data in files on a computer.

File Types

1. Transaction File: 
2. Master File: 
3. Output File: 
4. Report File: 
5. Backup File:
6. Archive File: 

Why Files Management?

The basic objective of a good filing system is to be able to find the record you need quickly and economically, regardless of its format.

The goal of a good filing system is to provide quick access to information.

Files management ensures the use of information and also ensures that records are able to be retrieved when needed.
Benefits of Files Management

Higher Productivity, Lower Costs:
Time Savings:
Cost Savings:
Specific Benefits:

A well designed filing system:

Must make filing less difficult, tedious, and unattractive.

Must offer quick and easy filing and retrieval of information with a minimum of wasted time and effort (i.e., 30 second retrieval time).

Must ensure integrity and continuity of record keeping despite changes in office personnel.

Must have uniform practices.

Must allow for the easy identification and purging of inactive records.

Should provide clear and simple file categories.

Should be expandable and flexible enough to meet everyone's needs.