Define data processing?

Data processing is defined as a sequence of operations performed on data to convert it into useful information. Data processing is also known as computing

What is data?

Data is defined as collection of raw facts and figures which is collected for specific purpose. The data may be in the form of text, numbers, sounds, images, video clips.

Define information?

When raw facts and figures are arranged in such a suitable manner that they give the clear & proper meanings then they are called information.

Define information system?

A system that processes the raw data to convert it into useful information is referred to as information system. An information system or computer based system includes hardware, data, procedures and the users that interact with the computer. The data is provided to the information system and processed information is obtained.

What is information technology?

Information technology is a technology that combines computing with high speed communication links for carrying data from on place to another, all over the world (i.e over this village)

What is packaged software?

The devices that are used to enter data and instructions into the computer are input devices. The input device is hardware component. It accepts input (data and programs) in a form that the computer can use, and them send to the processing uint.

What is application software?

A program or set of programs that are specially designed to solve the specific problems of user, are called application software or software packages

What is system software?

A program or set of programs that is specially designed to control different operations of computer system is called system software. The system software also enables the other application program to execute properly. Operating system, utility programs and device drivers are examples of system software.

Define Software?

A set of instructions given to the computer to perform a specific task, is called software. It tells the computer what to do and how to do.

Define hardware?

The physical components of a computer is called hardware. You can touch, see and feel hardware. The input/output devices, CPU, memory unit etc are examples of hardware.

What is computer?

A computer is an electronic machine that can be programmed to accept data (input) , process it into useful information A(output), and store it in a secondary storage device for later use.