5.01

Question 1

Data processing

Answer 1

Handling information, especially facts. Converting facts and figures into useful information. Analyzing collected facts and figures and putting them into formats useful to a business.

Question 2

Data

Answer 2

Facts and figures.

Question 3

Hardware

Answer 3

The physical components of a computer system (e.g., the central processing unit, hard drive, modem).

Question 4

Information system

Answer 4

set of coordinated network of components, which act together towards producing, distributing and/or processing information.

Question 5

Information technology

Answer 5

integration of computer with telecommunication equipment for retrieving, manipulating, and storage of data

Question 6

Intranet

Answer 6

an internal network similar to the Internet that is accessible only by authorized personnel; used to access information and communicate with others within an organization.

Question 7

Software

Answer 7

Programs that instruct computers to perform specific operations.