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regardless of what you mean. It cannot decipher the correct instructions from the wrong instructions. It does not have the ability to select and perform only the right ones.
4.Improper Controls.
As the use of computers for wide-ranging applications continue to grow, the need for proper control and security measures increases dramatically. Moreover, as terminals at remote locations are being linked with increasing frequency to computers, the need for such control and security is even greater. But many organizations have neglected this area minimized its
importance. The result has been an increase in errors, some resulting from innocent mistakes, others caused by deliberate attempts to defraud by computer or to sabotage the company. In addition, depending upon the organization, improper controls can lead to an invasion of privacy.
5.Lack of Standards.
It has been observed that the computer field has been very slow to develop industry standards. The lack of standards results in problems when an organization obtains new equipment, hires new computer professionals, and attempts to provide some consistent set of procedures to be adopted by its computing staff.
Larger computer system are relatively expensive. Thus, when users acquire such system, they are likely to be able to receive support from the manufacturer. Problems encountered in implementing the system and maintaining it are handled by the manufacturers or their agents as necessary. But experience shows that manufacturers or distributors are not always able to maintain purchased equipment, usually due to lack of spare parts, trained technicians, or that the particular machine model is no longer in production.