**ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING**

Manage Data With A Machine

Process data in an electronic way. It permits manage a lot of information. Set of data that transmits messages in an electronic way. 

Data --------> Process --------> Information 

 with the processor (instructions, procedures)

ELEMENTS:

Ø  Electronic data( Processor) 

Ø  Peripheral equipment(devices) for input and output (data)

Ø  Procedures to know when, where get data, how to use it 

Ø  Intructions to the processor

Ø  Personal to operatives and supports

STAGES (6)

      1.   Origen --------> Collect Data / Source Documents
      2.   Input         -         Where You Read Data
      3.   Processing            -      Prepare Data / Process
      4.   Output     -          Result after the Process (Information)
      5.   Distribution        -       Reports
      6.   Storage        -    In a Database

PROCESS MODE

1.     Batch --------> One by one

2.     On Line --------> Connect Computers and Read Information

3.     In Real Time --------> Transmit Direct to the CPU

4.     Teleprocessing --------> Modem --------> Transform Signals (Audio)