WAEC Financial Accounting 2011 Theory question 101

Theory question 101

Information Technology in Accounting

Explain any three of the following: (a) computer error, (b) "garbage in garbage out", (c) downtime, (d) debugging, (e) computer service bureau/cyber-cafe.

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Model answer

Any three:
(a) Computer error: a wrong or unexpected result produced by a computer, caused by faulty hardware, faulty software or wrong input/operation.
(b) Garbage in, garbage out (GIGO): the computer only processes what it is given, so wrong input data or instructions produce wrong output.
(c) Downtime: the period during which a computer system is not working (breakdown, repair or power failure) and cannot be used.
(d) Debugging: finding and removing errors (bugs) in a computer program.
(e) Computer service bureau/cyber-café: a business that has computers and sells data-processing, internet or computer services to firms and members of the public for a fee.

Explanation

Choose the three you can explain best; one clear definition each.