Question

Contrast centralized data processing with distributed data processing. How do the roles of end users differ between the two approaches? 

Answer 1

In a centralized data-processing environment, the computer services personnel are all housed in one department where all of the systems development and maintenance takes place. End users must formally request any additions or enhancements to the current system. In a distributed data processing (DDP) system, the systems professionals may still be housed together or they may be located throughout the various segments of the organization. End users gain more control over their data and applications. DDP is becoming more and more popular as networking computers is becoming easier and more commonplace.

DDP is becoming more and more popular as networking computers is becoming easier and more commonplace.