IT111

Multiple Choice (1 10)

1. Numeric Data that type of data that can store numbers. It consist of digit from 0-9 e.g.
132,689.
2. Technology is the usage and knowledge of tool s, techniques, craft s, system s or methods of
organization.
3. Computer is an electronic data processing machine, which takes the input, stores the data in
its memory then processes it with the help of arithmetic logic unit (A.L.U) under the supervision
of control unit (C.U) and then give us the output according to the instructions.
4. Which of the following is an exaple of Information
5. Alphanumeric This is a type of data that can store any combination of numbers, alphabets
and special characters. It can not be used in any kind of numeric calculation.

6. Information technology (IT) is "the study, design, development, application, implementation,

support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software
applications and computer hardware", according to the Information Technology Association of
America (ITAA). IT deals with the use of electronic computers and computer software to
securely convert, store, protect, process, transmit, input, output, and retrieve information.
7. Which of the following is not an example of data.
8. The organize form of data is called information.
9. The process of converting data into information. Data Processing
10. The meaningful form of data is called information.

Fill in the blanks

1. _______ In this type of data it is possible to store any combination of alphabets (a-z) both in
upper and lower case e.g. Anila, Pakistan, Ali. Alphabetic
2. ______ The collection of raw facts and figure is called data.
3. _______ Raw facts and figures are called data
4. ________ important function that converts our data into meaningful information. Data
Processing
5. ________ a data processing where all work is done by computer. Electronic
6. ____________ is an electronic machine that receives input (data), perform processing and
produce output. Computer
7. ______________ a word processing program by Microsoft that allows for the creation of
both simple and sophisticated documents. The program is equipped with templates

and wizards to help you create useful documents such as resumes, letters and
fax cover sheets. Microsoft Word
8. ____________ a data processing where all work is done by hands.

9. __________ is a type of data that can store any combination of numbers, alphabets and
special characters. It can not be used in any kind of numeric calculation. Alphanumeric
10. ______________ is a combination of computer based systems with high speed
telecommunication lines. IT

Ennumeration
Six elements of Information Technology
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

People
Procedure
Data information
Software
Hardware
Communication

Advantages of Computer
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

SPEED:
ACCURACY:
STORAGE:
RELAIBILITY:
COMMUNICATION:

Two types of Data Processing

1. Manual data processing
2. Electronic data processing

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DATA AND INFORMATION

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DATA

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1.

Data is a set of raw facts.

1.

2.

Data is not meaningful.

2.

Information is meaningful.

3.

Information is used frequently.

Information is normally
available for sale.

3.

INFORMATION

4.

Data is the asset of organization

and is not available for sale.

4.

5.

Data is an independent entity.

5.

6.

Data is not used in decision

making.

6.

Information is very important for

decision making.

7.

Information is the output of

computer.

8.

Information is normally short in

its volume.

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8.

Data is normally huge in its

volume.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MANUAL & ELECTRONIC DATA

PROCESSING:
MANUAL DATA PROCESSING

ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING

1. Processing is performed by hand.

1.

2.

2. It is fast processing system.

3. It requires more people.

3.

4.

4. It is more reliable.

5. There are more chances of errors.

5. There are fewer chances of errors.

6. It provides less flexibility.

6.

7. Reprocessing is very difficult and

time consuming.

7. Reprocessing is very easy and less time

consuming.

8.

8. It provides a variety of ways to represent

information.

9. It becomes complex when data

increase.

9.