Information Processing

Question 1

Process of Data Into information

Answer 1

This occurs when a machine or processor acts on the input it receives

Question 2

Advantages of information processing

Answer 2

1)Organization: Mind maps can be used to link visual information.
2) Data and information can be shared with other computers
3) computer storage devices can store large amounts of data

Question 3

Disadvantages of information processing

Answer 3

High initial investment cost.
Loss of jobs due to Computerization.
Requires specialized personnel.
Extra cost of retraining of staff.
Virus/Hackers susceptibility.

Question 4

Information Processing in Health Care

Answer 4

Patient Medical Records on computer system

Question 5

Information Processing in Banking

Answer 5

Personal Identification Pin(PIN) that is typed into the key pad or touch screen

Question 6

Control System

Answer 6

1) traffic light triggered by movement
2) modern cars have a management system Which tells the engine what to do