Information Processing Cycle

Input
- Entering the
data into
computer

Process
- Transforming
data into
information

Output
- Presenting the
result of the data

Storage
- Saving data,
programs or output
for future use

Differences between bit and byte

Bit

- The smallest unit of data a

computer can process consists
of 1 (on) or 0 (off)
- 1 and 0 is a natural language of
a computer

Bytes

- Eight bits grouped together

(e.g.:11110000) as a unit.
- A byte provide enough different
combinations of 1s and 0s to
represent 256 individual
characters

Advantages

Disadvantages

Easier
Communication

Social Implication

Creation of New
Job

Information
Technology

Less creative and

innovative

Knowledge
Globalization

Unemployment

Improve data
storage and file
management

Internet security
issue

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