Data processing phases (6)
a) Capturing data – In this step acquire or collect data from the user to input into the computer.
b) Input- It is the next step. In this step appropriate data is extracted and feed into the computer.
c) Storage – The data entered into the computer must be stored before starting the processing.
d) Processing /Manipulating data – It is a laborious work. It consists of various steps like computations, classification, comparison, summarization etc. that converts input into output.
e) Output of information – In this stage we will get the results as information after processing the data.
f) Distribution of information – in this phase the information(result) will be given to the concerned persons / computers.
