Data and Information Basics

Data can be defined as a representation of facts, concepts, or instructions, while information is organized or classified data, which has some meaningful values for the receiver.

Processed data must qualify for the following characteristics: Timely, Accuracy, and Completeness.

Data processing is the re-structuring or re-ordering of data by people or machine to increase their usefulness and add values for a particular purpose.

<p>The main types of computer networks are LAN (Local Area Network), MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), and WAN (Wide Area Network). An example of LAN is a group of computers connected in a small area such as a building or office.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A computer network is a system in which multiple computers are connected to each other to share information and resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Data can be defined as a representation of facts, concepts, or instructions in a formalized manner, which are suitable for communication, interpretation, or processing by human or electronic machine. Data is represented with the help of characters such as alphabets (A-Z, a-z), digits (0-9) or special characters (+, -, /, *, , = etc.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Information is organized or classified data, which has some meaningful values for the receiver. Information is the processed data on which decisions and actions are based.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The processed data must qualify for the following characteristics: Timely availability, Accuracy, and Completeness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Data processing is the re-structuring or re-ordering of data by people or machine to increase their usefulness and add value for a particular purpose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Computer network is a system in which multiple computers are connected to each other to share information and resources. It can be categorized by their size into LAN (Local Area Network), MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), and WAN (Wide Area Network)</p> Signup and view all the answers