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Information Processing Cycle Quiz

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What is the first step in the information processing cycle?

Storing data
Accepting user input (correct)
Outputting information
Processing the data

Which of the following best describes the final stage of the information processing cycle?

Storing data for future use
Outputting data in a useful form (correct)
Transferring data to an external source
Correcting errors in data

What does data need to undergo to become meaningful information?

Processing according to a program's instructions (correct)
Formatting into a document
Collection through surveys
Financial analysis

Why is understanding the information processing cycle important?

<p>It underscores the significance of computer technology in data management. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of programs in the information processing cycle?

<p>They determine how data should be processed. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Data

The raw facts, figures, and symbols that are entered into a computer.

Information Processing

The process of transforming raw data into meaningful information.

Program

The instructions that tell a computer how to process data.

Information

The result of processing data, presenting it in a useful and understandable way.

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Information Processing Cycle

The series of steps a computer takes to process information, including input, processing, and output.