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  • Data Processing System
    • Include the resources used to accomplish processing data
    • Refers to the equipment or devices and procedures by which the result is achieved.
  • Data Processing Cycle
    Manipulation produces results
    • Resolution of problem
    • Improvement of existing situation
  • Data Processing Cycle
    Cycle:
    Inputs (raw data) -> Process (computer systems, software) -> Output (information, insights)
  • Data Processing Activities
    • Grouped under five basic categories
    1. Collection
    2. Conversion
    3. Manipulation
    4. Storage
    5. Communication
  • Data Processing
    • Act of handling or manipulating data
    • Defined as a series of actions converting data into useful information
  • Data Processing
    • Is the process through which facts and figures are collected, assigns meaning, communicates, retained for future use
  • Data processing includes not only numerical calculations but also operations such as the classification of data and the transmission of data from one place to another.
  • Data processing tools
    • manual
    • mechanical
    • electromechanical
    • electronic
  • Manual tool examples:
    • pencil
    • paper
  • Mechanical tools examples:
    • Filling cabinets
  • Electromechanical tools examples:
    • adding machines
    • typewriters
  • Electronic tools examples:
    • calculators
    • computer