The Information Processing Cycle Quiz

Information Processing Cycle

• The second step of the information processing cycle is processing, where the computer manipulates the input data.
• The instructions in the program determine what the computer does during the processing step.
• The result of the computer's processing is presented to the user as output.
• The action by which a computer saves information is called storage.
• The speed at which computers can process data is enabled by electronic circuitry.

Storage

• A secondary storage device is a device that stores data permanently, even when the computer is turned off. Example: hard drive.
• An example of an optical storage device is a CD-ROM.
• Blu-ray discs can store up to 2 terabytes of data.
• A text file is commonly used by users for creating and saving documents.
• A storage drive is a device designed to hold the storage medium and retrieve data from it. For example, a hard drive.

Test your knowledge of the information processing cycle with this quiz. Explore the concept of processing, including coded instructions and the speed at which computers can process data. See how well you understand this crucial step in the cycle.