Chpt 2: Information Processing

What is information processing?

• Inputting data into a computer system

• The collection, manipulation, and transformation of data to produce useful information

• Storing data in a database

• Displaying information on a screen

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the information processing cycle?

• Input

• Output

• Processing

• Storage

What does data represent in information processing?

• Organized information

• Raw, unorganized facts and figures

• Processed information

• Final output

Which of the following is an example of an input device in information processing?

• Printer

• Scanner

• Monitor

• CPU

What is the role of a CPU in the information processing cycle?

• Input data into the system

• Display output

• Process data into information

• Store information

What is the output stage in the information processing cycle?

• The stage where data is collected

• The stage where information is displayed or provided in a useful format

• The stage where data is stored

• The stage where data is processed

Which of the following is considered secondary storage in information processing?

• RAM

• Hard disk

• CPU

• Monitor

What is the difference between data and information?

• Data is processed, information is raw

• Data is raw, information is processed

• Data is more organized than information

• Data and information are the same

What is the purpose of a database in information processing?

• To process data

• To store, retrieve, and manage large sets of data

• To provide user input

• To display information

What is the primary function of an operating system in information processing?

• Perform arithmetic calculations

• Manage hardware resources and provide a user interface

• Create and store data files

• Convert data into information