29 Questions
What is data?
Raw facts, numbers, letters, and symbols
What type of information relates directly to an organization's mission?
Strategic Information
How is data different from information?
Data is raw facts, while information is organized and processed data
What is operational information primarily used for?
Daily details like receipts and payslips
Which aspect distinguishes strategic information from other types of information?
Mission-critical nature
What is the main advantage of a computer over an adding machine?
It does not require human operators to press keys for operations.
Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the basic operations performed by a computer?
Performing complex logical reasoning.
What characteristic of computers enables them to perform a wide range of tasks?
Versatility
What happens once the CPU meets the last instruction 'stop program execution'?
The program execution halts.
Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes computers from humans?
Tiredness and lack of concentration
What is one of the primary capabilities of computers mentioned in the text?
Ability to exchange information with I/O devices
What is one of the abilities of a computer mentioned in the text?
Control error
Which of the following is a benefit of using computers according to the text?
Easier research
What is one limitation of computers as mentioned in the text?
Dependence on prepared instructions
What is the main purpose of feeding data into a computer?
For processing tasks
Which ability does a computer lack according to the text?
Derive meanings from objects
Why can't a computer correct wrong instructions on its own according to the text?
It lacks the ability to check itself
What type of computer is designed to be used by individuals?
Microcomputer
Which type of computer can handle more data and more input/output than microcomputers?
Mini computer
What type of computer is suited for performing thousands upon thousands of concurrent transactions?
Mainframe computer
Which type of computer is the fastest and designed for complex operations on large data sets at high speeds?
Supercomputer
What is the primary constraint for supercomputers?
Calculation speed constraints
Which type of computer deals with problems constrained by input/output and demands reliability above all else?
Mainframe computer
What type of computer represents data in the form of continuous electrical signals?
Analog computer
Which type of computer encompasses the best features of analog and digital computers?
Hybrid computer
What is essential for the well-operability of a computer's entire component according to the text?
Compatibility to peripherals
Which type of computers can work in all environments?
General purpose computers
What type of computers can only perform a specified task according to the text?
Special purpose computers
What is the main characteristic of digital computers according to the text?
Store and process data in digital form
Learn about the basics of data and information in the field of Information Technology. Understand the difference between data and information, and the desirable qualities of information. Explore how data is manipulated to make it meaningful for users.
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