DATA

PROCESSING
CYCLE

The

computer system processes

data into information through
four operations:
1. input
2. process
3. storage
4. output.

INPUT
The

user enters the data by

using an input device (such as
keyboard, mouse) electronically
and is processed by the
processor.

PROCESS
Data

is manipulated to process
or transform it into information
in the processing operation.

STORAGE
The

storage (such as hard disk,

compact disc (CD), diskettes)
holds data, information and
programs.

OUTPUT
The

output devices (such as

monitor, printer) present the
processed data as useful
information products to the user.

EXERCISE