Information Processing Cycle (Grade 11 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Quizzes
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What are the five essential stages of the information processing cycle?
What are the five essential stages of the information processing cycle?
Input, processing, storage, output, comms
What happens during the input stage?
What happens during the input stage?
Info is fed in & converted to binary code
Why must input be converted to binary code?
Why must input be converted to binary code?
Computers can only process info in 1s & 0s
What is the role of the CPU in the processing stage?
What is the role of the CPU in the processing stage?
Performs calculations & converts to pixels
What are pixels?
What are pixels?
Tiny dots of colour on screen displays
What is RAM used for during storage?
What is RAM used for during storage?
Temporary fast storage while PC is on
What is the key difference between RAM and permanent storage?
What is the key difference between RAM and permanent storage?
RAM loses data when powered off; other keeps
Which are examples of output devices?
Which are examples of output devices?
Screens, printers, and speakers
What is the main purpose of the communication stage?
What is the main purpose of the communication stage?
Links all stages & enables interconnection
What are intranets?
What are intranets?
Private networks for secure company comms