Data processing consists of the techniques of sorting, relating, interpreting and computing items of data in order to convert meaningful information. The components of data processing are given below.
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.
