G azərbaycan respublikasi təHSİl naziRLİYİ azərbaycan texniKİ universiteti M. M. QƏNDİLova e. Q. İsmayilova

Key words &Phrases:

affect (v)	computerized mailing system
“behind-the scenes” task (n)	rely on
payrolls (n)	a not-so-hidden business use (n)
point-of-scale (pos) system (n)	retail (v)
handle (v)	reservation system (n)
hook into (v)	link into (v)
electronic funds transfer (n)	drafting machines (n)

I. Answer the following questions:

1. 
   Are you familiar with the computerized mailing and billing system?
   
2. 
   Do you have an idea about “the behind-the scenes” tasks in businesses?
   
3. 
   Why do many companies rely on the computer?
   
4. 
   Why is data processing important for many companies?
   
5. 
   What is the importance of the computer in banking?
   
6. 
   In which areas has computer improved productivity?
   
7. 
   What are the automated machines called robots?
   
8. 
   What can robots do?
   
9. 
   Do you have an idea about the military use of computers?
   
10. 
    Why does the IRS use the computer?