Grade 10 ICT Unit 1.2 : Data, Information and System

Data
Data is a collection of facts, numbers, letters, images and measurements which does not give any meaningful /useful meaning.
Eg: - Zahey’s maths mark is 83
Bandarawele 17c
Rahid is 160cm   

Information
Information is systematically processed data which gives meaning and helps us to make/ take decisions.
Data is processed in the way of ordering, manipulating, sorting, arranging and organizing Data. 
Eg: - Sareej has got highest marks in marks: - 89
          Rahid is the tallest in the classroom
          Jashan is rank 01
          Highest temperature is recorded in madawachi:-38c


Characteristics of information
Relevancy:-
          Available information is must be related to needs of
          the user.
Completeness:-
           Available information should be enough to take a 
          decision.
Accuracy:-
          Information must be error free.
Timeliness:-
          Information must be available when we need the
          Information.  

                                             Information system
This is a combination of related components which collect Data, process Data, produce and store the information.
Eg:-
Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
Finger print recorder to record the attendance of an organization.
QR Code used to find information.

Computer & Telephone billing system.

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