Information Systems and Computer Applications CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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How does a computer system process data?

By organizing the data in memory
By transforming the data into useful information
By analyzing the data using algorithms
Through input and output devices

The correct answer is: By transforming the data into useful information

A While organizing the data in memory is an essential step in the processing of data, it is not the only step. The data must also be transformed in order to be of use. C: Analyzing the data using algorithms is a more specific process than what is described in the question. It is a part of the larger process of transforming data into useful information. D: While input and output devices are necessary for a computer system to function, they are not responsible for the actual processing of data. That is the role of the computer's software and hardware components.