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What is one of the five major operations performed by a computer?
What is one of the five major operations performed by a computer?
What does the term 'Computer Architecture' refer to?
What does the term 'Computer Architecture' refer to?
Which device is primarily used to input data into the computer?
Which device is primarily used to input data into the computer?
Which component is NOT typically found inside the system unit?
Which component is NOT typically found inside the system unit?
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What function does a printer serve in relation to a computer?
What function does a printer serve in relation to a computer?
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What is the primary difference between data and information?
What is the primary difference between data and information?
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Which statement best defines Information Technology (IT)?
Which statement best defines Information Technology (IT)?
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Which example represents data?
Which example represents data?
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What does ICT stand for and involve?
What does ICT stand for and involve?
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Which of the following best describes the need for information?
Which of the following best describes the need for information?
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What is true about the concept of data?
What is true about the concept of data?
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Which technological component is NOT included in Information Technology?
Which technological component is NOT included in Information Technology?
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Which scenario best illustrates the concept of e-governance?
Which scenario best illustrates the concept of e-governance?
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Study Notes
Data and Information
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Data refers to raw facts, characters, words, numbers, or any unprocessed input.
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Information is data that has been structured, organized, and interpreted, making it meaningful and useful to humans.
The Importance of Information
- Information is essential for making informed decisions, both on an individual and organizational level, for short-term and long-term planning.
Information Technology (IT)
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IT encompasses all technologies used for creating, gathering, processing, protecting, and storing information.
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IT includes hardware, software (computer programs), and computer networks.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- ICT expands on IT by including the transmission and utilization of all kinds of information.
The Role of Computers in IT
- Computers play a central role in IT by enabling the processing of various types of data, including text, images, audio, video, and graphics.
Computer Operations
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Computers perform five key operations:
- Input: Receiving data or instructions
- Storage: Saving data
- Processing: Manipulating data based on user instructions
- Output: Displaying results
- Control: Managing internal computer operations
Computer Architecture
- Computer architecture defines how software and hardware components interact within a computer system.
Computer System Components
- System Unit: Houses the CPU, memory, power supply, disk drives, and other internal components.
- Monitor: Displays visual output.
- Printer: Produces printed copies of computer output.
- Speakers: Create audio output.
- Microphone: Captures spoken input.
- Hard Drive: Stores programs and data internally.
- USB Flash Memory: Stores and transfers data.
- Card Reader: Reads data from flash memory cards.
- Webcam: Captures still pictures or video.
- Keyboard: The primary input device for typing text and commands.
- Mouse: A pointing device used for navigating and selecting items on the screen.
- CD/DVD Drives: Used to read data from CDs or DVDs.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of Data and Information, highlighting their definitions and significance. It also explores the role of Information Technology and Communication Technology, emphasizing the crucial part that computers play in processing different types of data. Test your understanding of these concepts and their applications.
