Information and Processing Flashcards
Memorize
What is data
Data is raw unprocessed facts
What is information
Information is processed data
What is data Processing
Data processing is the manipulation of data to obtain information
Define the term information system
The term information system is given to any record keeping system
Why is information Collected
Information is collected for he process of culture, leisure, work and everyday life
Inorder for information to be useful it must
Relevant- must be what the user need to know
Accurate-must me as correct as possible
Timely-It should be provided in a critical stage before opportunities is lost
Complete-It must represent a whole picture or problem
in appropriate medium-It should be delivered using appropriate communication
cost effective-The value of information should be more than the cost involved
What is information as a commodity
information as a commodity is an item of information that can be bought or sold
