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collection of raw facts, numbers, letters, symbols, or any combination of these that, when arranged, provide a result

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data

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data that is made meaningful based on the needs of the user through manipulation

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information

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information in computer terms

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processed data

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describable qualities of information

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  • relevant
  • complete
  • timely
  • accurate
  • presentable
  • cost-effective
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must be important to the person receiving or using it

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relevant

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no vital information should be omitted

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complete

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information must be available when needed

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timely

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validity or information is necessary for sound-decision making

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accurate

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good presentation makes information more understandable

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presentable

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only essential data processing should be carried out

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cost effective

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conceptual framework where input data is processed resulting in an output in the form of information

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input-process-output model (IPO)

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series of activities that transforms data into information in some way since men have been able to communciate

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data processing

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data processing methods

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  • manual data processing
  • mechanical data processing
  • electromechanical data processing
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objectives of data processing

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data processing model

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implies the extended use of human labor in the processing of data

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manual data processing

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involves the use of machines or devices that alter transmit and direct applied forces

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mechanical data processing

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has proven superior capacity to perform computations and other functions at incredible speeds

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electromechanical data processing

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four basic functions

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  • input preparation
  • processing
  • output preparation
  • storage and feedback
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source documents are collected into a form acceptable for digital processing

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input preparation

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actual operations are performed on data to convert it into information

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processing

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processed information is prepared in a format acceptable to the user for analysis or as an input for a second cycle

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output preparation

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result of the processed data is stored for future use or retrieval

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storage and feedback

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digital electronic device that processes data through a series of commands into information for reproduction and storage

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computer

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machine or electronic circuit designed to work on numerical data represented by some physical quantity

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analog computers

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processes information in digital form
digital computer
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aka nanotech; manipulation of matter on an atomic and molecular scale
nanotechnology
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capabilities of computers
- perform arithmetic and logical operations - store or remember a great amount and variety of information and retrieve or recall the information needed almost instantly - handle large volumes of repetitive tasks accurately over long periods of time - communicate with its operators and other machines - remote processing
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limitations of computers
- still subject to human direction and control - can detect but generally cannot correct an inaccurate entry on their own - subject to occasional breakdown or computer malfunctions
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computer system components
- dataware - hardware - software - peopleware
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systematically and organized collection of data and procedures relevant to the organization
dataware
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includes the physical components of a computer
hardware
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where the network of computers is connected to
topology
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basic parts of a computer
- computer case - monitor - keyboard - mouse - cpu - motherboard - power supply unit - random access memory (RAM) - hard drive - usb flash drive - expansion cards - video card - sound card - network card
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collection of computer programs and procedures that make the hardware components perform their functions
software
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collection of programs that sets the platform or environment to allow a computer system to function and manage its own operations
operating system (OS)
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OS designed specifically for mobile devices
- apple ios - windows phone - google android
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3 most common OS for personal computers
- microsoft windows - apple mac OS X - linux
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introduced an operating environment named Windows as an add-on to MS-DOS
microsoft windows
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series of Unix-based graphical interface operating systems developed and marketed by Apple Inc
apple mac OS X
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family of open source operating systems that can be modified and distributed by anyone around the world
linux
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visual way of interacting with a computer using items such as windows, icons, and menus, and everything is clearly displayed on the screen using a combination of graphics and text
graphical user interface
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type of software that allows performing specific tasks
application or apps
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personnel who manage and use the computer system, who design the applications and systems software, who write and encode the programs
peopleware
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types of peopleware
- administrator - project manager - systems analyst / designer - network engineer - network administrator - database administrator - computer engineer - computer programmer - computer operator / user / data encoder
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global system of interconnected computer networks providing email and information
internet
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group of two or more computer systems linked together
network
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common types of network
- local area network (LAN) - wide area network (WAN)
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from one station to another within the office, building, campus, or site
LAN
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from one locality to another within the country
WAN
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computer that "serves" many different computers in a network by running specialized software and storing information
server
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stored on servers
web pages
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software needed in order to find, retrieve, view, and send information over the internet
web browsers
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virtual network of web sites connected that let you link to many sites on the internet
world wide web
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a site (location) on the www
website
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have links that allow the user to quickly move from one document to another even when the documents are stored in different computers
html
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html =
hypertext markup language
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typing this in a browser enables one to get to a webpage
url
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url =
uniform resource locator
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parts of the url
- http:// - www - .cnn.com
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usually offer different levels of speed based on your needs
internet service providers (ISP)
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electronic device that connects computers via a telephone line
modem
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hardware device that allow to connect several computers and other devices to a single internet connection
router
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types of internet connection
- dial-up - DSL (digital subscriber line) - cable - satellite - 3G & 4G
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- Slower than internet connection types - Cannot use internet & phone at the same time
dial-up
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- much faster than dial-up - Internet & phone can be used at the same time
DSL
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- much faster than dial-up & can be faster than DSL - Uses cable connection - Only available when cable is available
cable
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- faster than dial-up but data is delayed; not good for real-time applications like gaming & video conference - Connect via satellites
satellite
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Available for mobile phones, computer & tablet computers
3G & 4G
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site can be used for business networking
LinkedIn
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- internet telephone - allows a user to have telephone service through an internet connection
voice over internet protocol (VoIP)
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- short for web log - journal (online diary)
blog
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- short for electronic mail - system for sending and receiving messages online
email
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plays while downloading so you don't have to wait for it to download first
streaming
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type of website that allows content to be edited
wiki
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system that allows users to communicate in real time
online chat
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refers to online services that allow people to interact with each other and stay connected with friends, family, and people around the world
social networking
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allows users all over the internet to save and share interesting sites
social bookmarking
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can subscribe to a series of audio or video files that will automatically be downloaded to a computer
podcast

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