An Introduction to Computers 1

Select the BEST definition for a computer.

• A device that makes work easier

• An electrical device

• A machine that does input and output

• An electrical device that does input, output processing and storage.

Information is raw facts and figures processed for users to understand

• True

• False

• I don't know

Input is information entered into the computer for processing

• True

• False

• I don't know

What describes the data that has been entered into the computer, processed and can now be seen by the user on the computer screen.

(a)  

Select all the following that can be classified as DATA.

• Numbers and letters

• Audio recording collected by your phones audio recording app

• Paragraph typed and shown on screen

• Answers collected from a survey

Output is to Information as Data is to ___________________

• Computers

• Processing

• Input

• Storage

The cycle that continuously occurs when someone is using the computer that causes data to be changed to information is called ___________________

• Storage

• Data Cycle

• Information Technology

• Processing