CLASS: SS1 WEEK: 1 TOPIC: REVISION OF Last term

CONTENT Definition of Computer Software: Software refers to the programmes which are processed by the Hardware. A program is a sequence of instruction that is carried out by the Hardware to solve given problems or to perform specific tasks. Definition of Data : Data are raw facts or entity which no meaning has been attached to because it has not been processed. Data could be facts about people, places , things and their activities. Types of Data: Data can be in any of these forms 1. Symbols 2. Alphanumeric 3. Alphabet 4. Numeric INFORMATION: Information can be defined as any piece of fact, data or news discovered, heard or communicated to anyone verbally, or through writing or through other useful means. Examples of Information: Advertisement on news paper relating to vacancy, the zebra crossing gives information to road users etc