Data Handling
Applications using ICT
What is Data
Handling?
Data Handling is basically where data is input and
stored on a computer. The data is then processed in some way to turn it into
useful information. This information can then be output and used.
Why use a
computer to handle data?
Computers are much better at handling data than
paper based methods (like files of paper) for many reasons including:
Searching
Computers can find stored data very quickly
Editing
Computer data can be edited (changed) very easily
Backed up
Copies of data can be made very easily
Security
Passwords can be applied to computers
Sorting
Data can be organized in different orders quickly
Transported
Computer data can be moved via flash memory
Output
Data can be printed out easily
Examples of
Data that could be Stored on a Computer
- Survey Results
- Address Lists
- Shop Records
- Clubs and Society Records
- School Reports
- School Library Records
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