Introduction to Computers and Information Processing

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What is a computer?

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A computer is an electronic device that operates under the control of instructions stored in its memory, capable of accepting data, processing it, producing results, and storing those results for future use.

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What is the information processing cycle?

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The information processing cycle consists of a series of activities: input, processing, output, and storage.

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What are the five components of a computer?

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The five components of a computer are hardware, software, data, procedures, and people.

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What is the difference between data and information?

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Data is a collection of unprocessed items, while information conveys meaning and is useful to people.

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What are the types of computers?

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The types of computers include supercomputers, mainframe computers, midrange computers, personal computers, mobile computers, game consoles, and embedded computers.

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What is green computing?

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Green computing involves reducing electricity consumption and environmental waste generated when using a computer.

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What are the advantages of using computers?

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Advantages include speed, reliability, consistency, storage capacity, and communication capabilities.

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What are the disadvantages of using computers?

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Disadvantages include health risks, violation of privacy, public safety concerns, impact on the labor force, and environmental impact.

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What is an information system?

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An information system is a set of hardware, software, data, people, procedures, and the Internet that work together to produce information.

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What roles do computers play in society?

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Computers are used in various sectors including education, finance, government, healthcare, science, publishing, travel, and manufacturing.