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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