Q.01:
Define Data?
Ans: Data is a collection of facts, figures
and statistics related to an object. The Data can be processed to create useful
information. Data is variable asset for an organization. Data is very useful
generation report, graphs and statistics etc.
Q.02: Define Information?
Ans: The manipulated and processed form of
data is called information. It is more meaningful than data. It is used for
making decisions. Data is used as input for processing and information is the
output of this processing.
Q.03:
Differentiate between data and information?
Ans: Data is a set of raw facts and
information is the processed form of data. Data is used as input in the
computer and information is the output of the computer.
Q.04:
Define field?
Ans: A field is a combination of one are
more characters. It is the smallest unit of data that can be accessed by the
user. Each field contains one specific piece of information for example;
employee no, designation and salary or fields.
Q.05:
What is meant by a record?
Ans: A collection of related fields
treated as a single unit is known as record. For example, employee’s record
includes a set of fields about the employee such as employer number, employee
name, grade and designation etc.
Q.06:
What is a file?
Ans: A collection of related records
treated is a single unit is known as file. Files are stored in disk like hard,
CD-ROM OR DVD-ROM etc.
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