CSC Stream 2 Part 1Ter m1

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the Information Processing Cycle?

• Input → Processing → Output → Storage

• Output → Input → Processing → Storage

• Processing → Input → Storage → Output

• Storage → Input → Output → Processing

What happens during the 'Processing' stage of the Information Processing Cycle?

• Data is entered into the computer

• Data is stored in memory

• Data is transformed into meaningful information

• Data is displayed on the screen

Which device is commonly used for input during the Information Processing Cycle?

• Printer

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Speaker

Which of the following is an example of the 'Output' stage of the Information Processing Cycle?

• Storing data in a hard drive

• Displaying data on a screen

• Entering data through a keyboard

• Processing data in the CPU

The Information Processing Cycle only involves input and output.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

(It also involves processing and storage.)

A CPU is responsible for the processing stage of the Information Processing Cycle.

• True

• False

The 'Storage' stage in the Information Processing Cycle refers to data entry.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

(It refers to saving data after processing.)

The 'Input' stage of the Information Processing Cycle includes using a mouse or keyboard to enter data.

• True

• False

During the 'Output' phase, data is displayed or printed.

• True

• False

What does 1 kilobyte (KB) equal in bytes?

• 100 bytes

• 1,000 bytes

• 1,024 bytes

• 10,000 bytes