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1.0 Computer System

1.1 System Concept

a. Explain the operations involved in information processing cycle

i. Input ii. Process iii. Output iv. Storage
b. Analyses the use of information processing cycle in today’s technology
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1. Computers and other forms of technology affect our lives daily. We encounter
computers in stores, restaurants and other retail establishments.
(a) Identify and describe all the processes involved in a computer-based information
processing.
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2. Information processing cycle is a series of input, process, output and storage activities
performed by a computer. Draw a diagram of information processing cycle.

3. There are four main steps in information processing cycle. Explain what are the input,
process, output and storage when you are given information 8 x 2 = 16 to be processed.
Steps Basic Operation
Input

Process

Output
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Storage

4. Computer system plays an important role in daily lives. The data inside the computer is
represented by bits 0 or 1.
(a) Give the definition of operation and one (1) example of device used for the
operation in a computer system based in the following table.
Operation Definition Example of Device
Input
Output
Storage

5. Draw a diagram of information processing cycle.

6. Identify the basic operation of information processing cycle based on the following
statement :
(a) The manipulation of data by a set of instruction that converts the data into
information.
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(b) The action of typing username and password into a computer.
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7. A computer is a general purpose device which can be programmed to carry out a set of
arithmetic or logical operations.
(a) Information processing cycle is a series of activities performed by a computer. Identify
type of operations involved in processing cycle based on the following statements:
Activities Types of Operations
• The action of displaying data on the screen
• The manipulation of data by a set of instruction
that converts the data into information.

• The action of capturing an image into a

computer.
• The action of saving a file into the hard disk.

8. A computer is a complex system that consists of hardware and software components.

(a) TABLE 1 shows the operations involved in information processing cycle. Write the
missing information in the table.
TABLE 1
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Operations Description Example of Device

Presenting the results

Central Processing
Unit (CPU)
Saving data, program or output for future use

Input

9. Siti needs pocket money and calls her father to bank in RM200 into her saving account.
After her father had agreed and done the transaction, she went to the Bank Ceria Berhad to
withdraw the money from the ATM machine. She received 4 pieces of RM50 notes. Identify
two(2) activities involved for Process and output operations in the
information processing cycle during the withdrawal process.
PROCESS I)

II)

OUPUT I)

II)

10. Ahmad is travelling from Bukit Jalil to Putrajaya. When he reaches the Putrajaya toll
gate, Ahmad taps his Touch n Go card on the card reader.
Identify two (2) activities for each operation in the Information Processing Cycle involved
during that Touch n Go transaction at Putrajaya toll gate.

Operation Avtivities

Input I)

II)

Process I)

II)

Output I)
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II)

Storage I)

II)

11. There are four operations involved in information processing lifecycle. Identify and state
the operation of information processing cycle based on the given description.

Description Operation
The information which has been processed
is produced in a usable form by people
The data is being manipulated or
transformed into information.
The process to keep data, information and
programs in computer-processed form.
The data which is entered or captured
electronically for processing.

12. A lecturer plans to calculate the coursework marks at the end of each semester.
Coursework marks are the total marks for quizzes, assignments and group project.

Based on the given scenario, explain the operations of information processing cycle to display
the coursework marks.
Operation Explanation
Input

Process

Output