Introduction to Computers and Computer Programs

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What is the main purpose of a computer?

To manipulate data under instruction (correct)

To create new information

To analyze business processes

To store physical components

Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic characteristics of a computer?

Programmable

Human Interaction (correct)

Storage Capability

Electronic

What is the main advantage of using computers?

Physical exercise

Speed (correct)

Creativity enhancement

Social interaction

What does a computer program consist of?

Mental components Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of system analysis in the SDLC?

To determine how an existing system works Signup and view all the answers

What does Information System (IS) refer to?

A computer system that captures, transmits, and manipulates information Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between data and information?

Data is raw facts, while information is processed data with meaning and usefulness. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following qualities defines valuable information?

Accurate, useful Signup and view all the answers

How can data be converted into useful information?

By organizing, processing, and adding meaning to the data Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes knowledge in the context provided?

A concrete expression of thought derived from valuable information Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, what defines valuable information as 'timely'?

Information that is updated and current Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes knowledge workers (KW) from data workers (DW) based on the text?

KW work with knowledge and information; DW deal with raw facts Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main purpose of a computer?

Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic characteristics of a computer?

What is the main advantage of using computers?

What does a computer program consist of?

What is the purpose of system analysis in the SDLC?

What does Information System (IS) refer to?

What is the main difference between data and information?

Which of the following qualities defines valuable information?

How can data be converted into useful information?

What constitutes knowledge in the context provided?

In the context provided, what defines valuable information as 'timely'?

What distinguishes knowledge workers (KW) from data workers (DW) based on the text?

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