Data Processing/Information Processing

GRAPHICS | CorelDraw

Computer Graphics are graphics created using computer and, more generally, the representation and manipulation of image data by a computer.   Examples of Graphics Packages Paint CorelDraw Adobe Photoshop Harvard graphics Print Master Ventura Photoshop Pro Adobe Page Maker   Features of CorelDraw or CorelDraw Environment Title Bar The title bar displays the name of […]

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Microsoft Word Documents: Creating, Saving & Opening of Documents

CREATING A WORD DOCUMENT Click on the start icon to display the start icon to display the start menu and then click on the Microsoft word icon. The program gives you an empty one to type. HOW TO SAVE A DOCUMENT Start a new document in word and type your text. Click file in the

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Examples of Word Processor

A word processor is a computer software application that performs the task of creation and printing of electronic documents. There are several types of word processors; they include Word Perfect, Word Star, MS-Word, Loco Script, Ami-Pro, Word Craft, and WordPad etc. Microsoft Word: it is part of the Microsoft office suite. Word consistently wins the

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WEB DESIGN PACKAGE I

Website design means planning, creation and updating of websites. Website design also involves information architecture, website structure, user interface, navigation ergonomics, website layout colors, contrasts, fonts and photography as well as icons design. All these website elements combined together to form websites.   Understanding a Web Page A web page is a text file containing

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Features of a Presentation Package

A presentation package has certain features such as: Creation of Slides: to create presentations, group of slides are created. Presentation packages contain slides. Insertion of Pictures: presentation packages allow users to insert pictures and objects into their presentation from external sources. Insertion of Video and Audio: presentation packages allow users to insert video and audio

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MEANS OF TRANSMITTING INFORMATION

There are various means of transmitting information, and the choice of method often depends on the nature of the information, the distance it needs to travel, and the desired speed and reliability of transmission. Here are some common means of transmitting information: 1. Wired Communication: This involves the use of physical cables or wires to

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SS 3 Data Processing Revision

DEFINITION OF DATA MODEL Is the process of structuring and organizing data.   TYPES OF DATA MODELS (1) Flat (2) Hierarchical (3) Network (4) Relational (5) Object-Relational and (6)Star Schema   SIGNIFICANCE OF DATA MODEL (1) A well-developed data model can foster improved understanding of the organization (2) Data model helps in structuring and organizing

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CRASH RECOVERY | ARIES, CONDITIONS, PROCEDURES

Crash recovery is the process by which the database is moved back to a consistent and usable state. This is done by rolling back incomplete transactions and completing committed transactions that were still in memory when the crash occurred. When the database is in a consistent and usable state, it has attained what is known

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COMPUTER VIRUS | TYPES, EXAMPLES, EFFECTS

Computer virus is a software program written with malicious intentions. They are intentionally written by some software developer to cause severe damage for the computer, programs, and data files in which it found itself. A computer virus has the ability to replicates itself by changing other programs to include a copy of itself. Examples of

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Information processing – Full Explanation

Information processing is the acquisition, recording, organization, retrieval, display and dissemination of information. Information processing could also be referred to as the manipulation of digitalized information by computers and other digital electronic equipment, known collectively as Information technology. A computer information processor processes information to produce understandable results. For example, an information processor works to

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CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTER BY TYPES

DIGITAL COMPUTER This is the most common type of computer today. It measures physical quantities by counting. Examples are calculator, digital wrist watches, digital fuel dispenser etc.   ANALOGUE COMPUTER This type of computer is used to measure and process continuous data such as speed, temperature, heartbeat etc. Examples are speedometer, thermometer etc.   HYBRID

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DIGITALIZATION OF DATA

Digitalization is the process of converting information into digital format. This information may represent an object, image, sound, document or a signal (usually an analog signal) organized into discrete set of its points or samples. This is the binary data that computers and many devices with computing capacity (such as digital camera and digital hearing

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COMPUTER SAFETY MEASURES

Anti-virus software is your computer’s best defence against malware (e.g., viruses, Trojan horses, worms, spyware) – install and update anti-virus software on your computer and regularly scan your computer to make sure it is free from malware. Computer safety measures are essential to protect your digital data and ensure a secure computing environment. Here are

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