Processing. The Ultimate Goal of Data Processing Is To Transform Data Into Information

You might also like

Download as docx, pdf, or txt
Download as docx, pdf, or txt
You are on page 1of 1

DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION TO DBMS
DATA PROCESSING: The activity of processing data using a computer is called Data Processing or Electronic Data
Processing. The ultimate goal of data processing is to transform data into information.
DATA: A collection of unorganized facts, figures or concepts associated with a particular entity that does not
convey any meaning. Data can contain characters, numbers, symbols, pictures, audio, video and documents
also. Ex: Employee Name, Product Name, Phone Number, Weight, Age, Marks obtained etc.
INFORMATION: The data that has been converted into more useful and intelligible form is known as
information. Ex: Report Card Sheet,

You might also like