ITS 121 - Storage

Juliet B. Catubig

1.) Differentiate Information versus Data

Information-When data are processed, organized, structured or presented in a given context so as to make

them useful, they are called Information.

Data-Data is raw material & unorganized facts that need to be processed.

2.) Differentiate Data storage versus Computer Storage

Data Storage - Anything with information recorded on it.

2 main categories: Primary data storage & Secondary data storage

Computer Storage - an electronic memory device

- a device or portion of device that is capable of receiving data, retaining them for

an indefinite time, and supplying them on command.

3.) Differentiate Operating System versus Computer System

Operating System - is a software program that enables the computer hardware to ommunicate and operate with the computer software.

- Software designed to control the hardware of a specific data-processing system in order

to allow users and application programs to make use of it.

Computer System - A complete working computer. The computer system includes not only the computer, but

also any software and peripheral devices that are necessary to make the computer

function. A set of connected computer equipment, devices and software.