1.1 System Concept [8 July 2025]

What is the first step in the information processing cycle?

• Output

• Input

• Storage

• Process

Which of the following is an example of input?

• Speaker

• Printer

• Keyboard

• Monitor

Data that has been organized and is meaningful is called:

• Raw data

• Input

• Output

• Information

Which of the following shows the correct sequence of the information processing cycle?

• Input → Storage → Process → Output

• Process → Input → Output → Storage

• Input → Process → Output → Storage

• • Output → Input → Process → Storage

Which of the following best describes the relationship between input and output in a computer system?

• Input always equals output

• Input is data entered; output is the result after processing

• Input is stored data; output is raw data

• Input and output both store data permanently

A student enters exam scores into a spreadsheet, which then calculates the average. Which operation is being performed by the spreadsheet?

• Input

• Process

• Storage

• Output

A teacher prints students' results after calculating them. Which two operations are involved in this scenario?

• Input and Output

• Process and Storage

• Process and Output

• Input and Storage

You use a scanner to scan a document, edit it using software, then email it. Which phase is not clearly involved?

• Input

• Process

• Storage

• Output

Which of the following devices performs both input and output operations?

• Projector

• Mouse

• Touchscreen

• Microphone

What makes storage different from output in terms of usage?

• Output is permanent, storage is temporary

• Storage saves data for later use; output presents results for immediate use

• Output changes the original data

• Storage only works with printed documents