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TITLE OF THE ARTICLE: How does a Computer Process Data?

PUBLISHER: Abiva Publishing House Inc.

ABSTRACT:

A computer needs to go through a process called Data-Processing Cycle or DPC. The following are the steps in Data processing:

1. Collection of data – where we get all the data needed for processing.
2. Input – All the collected data are entered into the memory of the computer. We use keyboard or mouse in this process.
3. Processing – The computer arranges or processes all data entered into it. The data becomes information that we can use. It happens in the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
4. Output – In this step, the processed data is shown to us. We can see them in the monitor or printer.
5. Storage – which means “space for keeping something.”  In this step, processed data are stored for future use. We may also use diskette or USB in this procedure.

THREE THINGS I LEARNED FROM MY READING ASSIGNMENT:

ü      I learned that computers undergo many steps to process a data and just like any other cycles, it is never ending and it must go to step by step procedure.

ü      Using the mnemonics, I may tag the five steps of data processing as “CIPOS” to remember collection of data, input, processing, output and storage.

ü      Lastly, from my further readings, I also realized that data processing becomes the process of converting information into data and also the converting of data back into information.

IMPLICATIONS OF THE NEW THINGS I LEARNED TO MY WORK / TO ME AS A PERSON:

It was indeed additional information on how the computer works internally. I really appreciated the invention of computer more aside from the fact that it gives a huge impact to the mankind.

 In my work, it is more of realizing the value of this equipment which is my everyday partner in the office. These processes inside the computer are the key to its efficiency.

In a brighter aspect, we may imitate the organized process of the computer to our lives to be effective and worthy. We collect the good experiences that we have, we input them in our memory and we process through reflection and learning from it, the output is seen through the application of the new learning and we store permanently in our mind and heart this wisdom.