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What is the function of a computer in converting data into information?
What is the function of a computer in converting data into information?
- Accepting unorganized data from the user
- Displaying unstructured facts and figures to the user
- Organizing and processing data to make it meaningful (correct)
- Storing unprocessed data for future usage
What are the primary functions of a computer?
What are the primary functions of a computer?
- Feeding input, carrying out operations, displaying output
- Receiving input, processing information, storing results (correct)
- Displaying unstructured data, accepting unorganized facts, processing input
- Storing unprocessed data, organizing input, producing results
How is data different from information in the context of a computer?
How is data different from information in the context of a computer?
- Data is only stored for future usage, while information is processed by the computer
- Data is unorganized facts & figures, while information is organized and processed data (correct)
- Data is only accepted from input devices, while information is displayed to the user
- Data is always meaningful, while information is unstructured
How does a computer receive input?
How does a computer receive input?
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What does data mean in the context of a computer?
What does data mean in the context of a computer?
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Study Notes
Data Processing and Information
- A computer's primary function is to convert data into useful information by processing, storing, and communicating it.
Primary Functions of a Computer
- A computer has five primary functions: input, processing, storage, output, and control.
Data vs. Information
- Data refers to the raw, unorganized facts and figures a computer receives, whereas information is the organized, meaningful, and useful result of processing that data.
Input and Data
- A computer receives input through devices like keyboards, scanners, and sensors, which provide data that can be processed into information.
- Data in the context of a computer refers to the raw, unorganized facts and figures that are processed to produce meaningful information.
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Test your knowledge about the components and functions of a computer with this quiz. Explore the basic concepts of computers and their significance in today's world.
