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Lesson 3 - Information Processing Cycle

The document discusses various topics related to computers and digital literacy. It defines digital literacy as having current knowledge of technologies like computers, mobile devices, the web. It also discusses computer literacy, basic computer skills like using a mouse and keyboard, intermediate skills like using word processing and email, and advanced skills like programming. The document outlines the information processing cycle of input, process, output, storage, and communication. It describes the basic components of a computer system including input, processing, output, storage, and communication devices. Finally, it discusses different types of computers based on size and speed, including supercomputers, mainframes, mini computers, and microcomputers.

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Lesson 3 - Information Processing Cycle

The document discusses various topics related to computers and digital literacy. It defines digital literacy as having current knowledge of technologies like computers, mobile devices, the web. It also discusses computer literacy, basic computer skills like using a mouse and keyboard, intermediate skills like using word processing and email, and advanced skills like programming. The document outlines the information processing cycle of input, process, output, storage, and communication. It describes the basic components of a computer system including input, processing, output, storage, and communication devices. Finally, it discusses different types of computers based on size and speed, including supercomputers, mainframes, mini computers, and microcomputers.

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Information

Processing Cycle
P R E PA R E D B Y S I R G I O
FRIGINAL
Today’s Technology
Because technology changes, you
must keep up with the changes to
remain digitally literate

Digital literacy involves having a


current knowledge and
understanding of computers,
mobile devices, the web, and
related technologies
Computer
Literacy
Knowledge and understanding of computers
and their uses

Comfort level someone has with using


computer programs and other applications
that are associated with computers
Computer
skills
Ability to use the software and hardware of a
computer

“Computer functional”
Computer
skills
Basic computer skills

Knowing how to switch on the


computer
Being able to use a mouse to
interact with elements on the
screen
Being able to use the computer
keyboard
Being able to shut down the
computer properly after use
Computer skills
Intermediate skills

Functional knowledge of word processing


How to use e-mail
How to use Spreadsheets
How to use Databases
How to use the Internet
Installing software
Installing an operating system
Navigating a computer's file system
Computer skills

Advanced skills include

Programming

Use of a computer for scientific research

Fixing software conflicts

Repairing computer hardware


Computers
A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions
stored in its own memory

Accepts Produces
data Processing information
(input) (output)
Information Processing Cycle

INPUT
◦ Computer will accept data from the user.

PROCESS
◦ Computer will process the data or instructions.

OUTPUT
◦ Computer will display the processed data which is the Information.

STORAGE
◦ User can store the Information for future use.

COMMUNICATION
◦ The user can share the information to other computer
Components of Computer
System
1. Input Device
2. Processing Unit
3. Output Device
4. Storage Device
5. Communication Device
Input device
◦ allows user to enter data or
instructions into the computer. Ex.
Keyboard, mouse, scanner,
microphone, barcode reader
Processing Unit
Processor/ Central Processing Unit (CPU) – brain of the computer
system
Processing Unit
System Unit
◦boxlike case
containing the
computer’s
electronic
components, which
are use to process
data
Processing Unit

•Motherboard -
Contains adapter
cards, processor
chips, and memory
chips
Processing Unit
Random Access Memory - consists of electronic components that store
instructions waiting to be executed and the data needed by those instructions
Processing Unit
A Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is a specialized electronic
circuit designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to
accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for
output to a display device.
Output device
Conveys Information to one or
more people. Ex. Monitor, printer,
speaker.
Storage device
Holds data, instructions, and
information for future use.
Communication device
Hardware component that
enables a computer to send and
receive data, instructions and
information to and from one or
more computers. Ex. Modem
Types of Computers
Based on their speed and size

1. Supercomputer

2. Mainframe Computer

3. Mini Computers (midrange servers)

4. Micro Computers (Personal Computer, Workstation, Laptop, Mobile Devices and Embedded
Computers)
Super Computers
•Supercomputers are one of the
fastest computers currently
available. Supercomputers are very
expensive and are employed for
specialized applications that require
immense amount of mathematical
calculations.
•For example, weather forecasting,
scientific simulations, (animated)
graphics, fluid dynamic calculations,
nuclear energy research, electronic
design, and analysis of geological
data (e.g. in petrochemical
prospecting).
Mainframe
Mainframe is very large in size
and is an expensive computer
capable of supporting hundreds
or even thousands of users
simultaneously. Mainframe
executes many programs
concurrently and supports many
simultaneous execution of
programs.
Mini Computers (midrange
servers)
It is a midsize multi-processing
system capable of supporting up
to 250 users simultaneously.
Micro Computers
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