(a) Define Information Processing.
(b) State four steps involved in information processing.
(c) Mention three advantages of using computers for information processing.
(d) Highlight three disadvantages of using computers for information processing.
(b) State four steps involved in information processing.
(c) Mention three advantages of using computers for information processing.
(d) Highlight three disadvantages of using computers for information processing.
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Explanation:
2 (a) Information processing is the process of acquiring/obtaining/collecting/gathering/retrieving, manipulating/handling/analyzing, recording/storing and presenting/display/dissemination of information. OR refers to the manipulation of digitized information by computers and other digital electronic equipment.
(b) Steps involved in information processing; Collation of information, Organization of information, Analysis of information, Interpretation of information.
(c) Advantages of using computer for information processing; Efficiency,Automation,Reliability,Volume/Storage, High Speed, Accuracy, Security, Sharing of Information/Sharing of resources, Economical, Lower overall cost, Versatility, Service Improvement, Easy retrieval.
(d) Disadvantages of using computer for information processing; High initial investment, Loss of job due to computerization, Requires specialized personnel, Extra cost of training staff, Virus/Hackers susceptibility, Face-to-Face interaction among stall may be reduced, Prone to unauthorized access, Overwriting/Loss of Data, Power dependent, System failure/system malfunctioning.
2 (a) Information processing is the process of acquiring/obtaining/collecting/gathering/retrieving, manipulating/handling/analyzing, recording/storing and presenting/display/dissemination of information. OR refers to the manipulation of digitized information by computers and other digital electronic equipment.
(b) Steps involved in information processing; Collation of information, Organization of information, Analysis of information, Interpretation of information.
(c) Advantages of using computer for information processing; Efficiency,Automation,Reliability,Volume/Storage, High Speed, Accuracy, Security, Sharing of Information/Sharing of resources, Economical, Lower overall cost, Versatility, Service Improvement, Easy retrieval.
(d) Disadvantages of using computer for information processing; High initial investment, Loss of job due to computerization, Requires specialized personnel, Extra cost of training staff, Virus/Hackers susceptibility, Face-to-Face interaction among stall may be reduced, Prone to unauthorized access, Overwriting/Loss of Data, Power dependent, System failure/system malfunctioning.