Data Processing/Information Processing

Computer Memory This is the part of the computer where data, programs and information are stored for use of the computer. It comes in form of a chip. The basic… Read More »COMPUTER STORAGE DEVICES

OUTPUT DEVICES These are hardware components used to obtain results from computer after processing. They convert data from machine-readable format into human readable format. Examples of output devices are monitor,… Read More »COMPONENTS OF COMPUTER (OUTPUT DEVICES)

INPUT DEVICES These are hardware components used in entering data into the computer for processing. They convert data from human-readable form into machine readable format. They take information from the… Read More »COMPONENTS OF COMPUTER (INPUT DEVICES)

Application Areas of ICT ICT in Everyday Life. ICT is an acronym which stands for Information and Communication Technology. It is defined as set of technological tools and resources used… Read More »APPLICATION OF ICT IN THE SOCIETY

CONVERSION OF OTHER BASED TO DECIMAL SYSTEM To convert numbers in other bases to denary system, expand the given number in powers of its base and evaluate. Examples 1) Convert… Read More »NUMBER BASES

Computers can be classified based on the following criteria Development of technology (by generation) Principle of operation (by type) Storage capacity or by configuration (by size) Degree of versatility (by… Read More »CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS

DIGITIZATION OF DATA What is Digitization of data? Digitization is the process of converting analog information into a digital format. For example, scanning of analog source like printed photos or… Read More »DIGITIZATION OF DATA

DATA AND INFORMATION What is data? Data refers to raw facts yet to be processed. It is a fact, number or text that can be processed by a computer. Data… Read More »DATA AND INFORMATION

A generation is often referred to the state of improvement in the development of a product. Generation of computer is the advancement of computer technology from time to time. In… Read More »GENERATIONS OF COMPUTER

What is computer room? A computer room is a place where computers are kept for use. Computers need a room well ventilated and conductive for optimum performance. Types of Computer… Read More »COMPUTER ROOM AND MANAGEMENT ETHICS

Data processing is the process of converting raw fact (data) to information (processed data). It embraces the techniques of sorting, relating, interpreting and computing items of data in order to… Read More »Concept of Data Processing

The Number Bases Number Bases – Binary Number System, Octal Number System, Denary Number System (Decimal) and Hexadecimal Number system.