used in ICT systems
AND
ICT in Society
,A Computer ....
• takes input
• processes it according to stored
instructions
• produces results as output
,Key Concepts
Input: Data
Instructions: Software, Programs
Output: Information (numbers, words,
sounds, images)
, Key Concepts
Information System
– A system that takes data, stores and
processes it, and provides information as
an output
– An IS is a computer in use
– The amount of data can be vast