Comp Chap 1

Manipulating data to create information is known as...........

Verified Answer
A. feedback
B. programming
C. processing
D. analysis
E. None of these

Explanation:

The act of transforming raw data into meaningful information through various operations is called processing. Option (a) Feedback is information about results. Option (b) Programming is writing instructions. Option (d) Analysis is a detailed examination, often part of processing. Option (c) Processing is the accurate and comprehensive term for manipulating data to create information. Option (e) is incorrect.