Demerits related with conventional file processing systems

What are some of the demerits related with conventional file processing systems?

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There are five demerits. Program-data dependence happens if file descriptions require to be changed in all programs when a file description changes. The duplication of data refers to the storing of data more than one time. Limited data sharing happens when the files are private so no one outside of one application can access the data. Lengthy development times exist since file processing systems acquires longer to develop. Finally, excessive program maintenance exists because the effort to maintain a program is bigger in this environment.

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