Digital devices

Unit 01
What is a computer
• A computer is a fast electronic device made to fulfill humans needs
Data & Information
• Data
 A collection of facts or raw data coming from the original source is called data.
 For example, marks on the answer sheet of ICT paper

• Information
 Processed data become information. Computer data has been organized and presented
in very understandable and useful manner to the recipient is defined as information
 For example, result sheet of term test
Data vs Information
Characteristics of valuable information