Name: Alegado, Jannin A.

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DEFINITION OF TERMS:

1. Computer - is a programmable machine that receives input, stores and

manipulates data, and provides output in a useful format. While a
computer can, in theory, be made out of almost anything and
mechanical examples of computers have existed through much of
recorded human history, the first electronic computers were developed
in the mid-20th century (1940–1945).

2. Computer Literacy - is defined as the knowledge and ability to use computers

and related technology efficiently, with a range of skills covering levels from
elementary use to programming and advanced problem solving. Computer
literacy can also refer to the comfort level someone has with using computer
programs and other applications that are associated with computers. Another
valuable component of computer literacy is knowing how computers work and
operate. Having basic computer skills is a significant asset in the developed
countries.
3. Computer Programmers - is someone who writes computer software. The
term computer programmer can refer to a specialist in one area of computer
programming or to a generalist who writes code for many kinds of software. One
who practices or professes a formal approach to programming may also be
known as a programmer analyst. A programmer's primary computer language
(C, C++, Java, Lisp, Delphi etc.) is often prefixed to the above titles, and those
who work in a web environment often prefix their titles with web. The
term programmer can be used to refer to a software developer, software
engineer, computer scientist, or software analyst.
 4. System Analyst - A systems analyst researches problems, plans solutions,
recommends software and systems, and coordinates development to meet
business or other requirements. They will be familiar with multiple approaches to
problem-solving. Analysts are often familiar with a variety of programming
languages, operating systems, and computer hardware platforms. Because they
often write user requests into technical specifications, the systems analysts are
the liaisons between vendors and IT professionals.
5. DATA - In computer science, data is anything in a form suitable for use with
a computer. Data is often distinguished from programs. A program is a set
of instructions that detail a task for the computer to perform. In this sense, data is
thus everything that is not program code.
6. INFORMATION - Information, in its most restricted technical sense, is an
ordered sequence of symbols. As a concept, however, information has many
meanings. Moreover, the concept of information is closely related to notions
of constraint, communication, control, data, form, instruction, knowledge, meanin
g, mental stimulus, pattern, perception, and representation.

DIFFERENCE OF DATA AND INFORMATION:

Data are plain facts. When data are processed, organized, structured or
presented in a given context so as to make them useful, they are
called Information.
It is not enough to have data (such as statistics on the economy). Data in
themselves are fairly useless. But when these data are interpreted and
processed to determine its true meaning, they become useful and can be
called Information. Data is the computer's language. Information is our
translation of this language.
7. Computer Concept –
8. Hardware - is a general term for the physical artifacts of a technology. It may
also mean the physical components of a computer system, in the form of
computer hardware.
Software - or just software, is the collection of computer programs and
related data that provide the instructions telling a computer what to do. We can
also say software refers to one or more computer programs and data held in the
storage of the computer for some purposes. Program software performs
the function of the program it implements, either by directly providing instructions
to the computer hardware or by serving as input to another piece of software
Data/Information - data is anything in a form suitable for use with a computer.
Information, in its most restricted technical sense, is an
ordered sequence of symbols.
People –

Procedures - is a specified series of actions or operations which have to be

executed in the same manner in order to always obtain the same result under the
same circumstances (for example, emergency procedures).
Communication - is a process where by information is enclosed in a package
and is channeled and imparted by a sender to a receiver via some medium. The
receiver then decodes the message and gives the sender a feedback. All forms
of communication require a sender, a message, and an intended recipient,
however the receiver need not be present or aware of the sender's intent to
communicate at the time of communication in order for the act of communication
to occur.