Table of Contents
- 1 How do computers convert data?
- 2 Can energy convert into data?
- 3 How do computers convert physical signals into digital data?
- 4 What are two basic data conversion types?
- 5 Can you convert energy into matter?
- 6 What are the data and instructions together known as *?
- 7 Which devices are used to store data?
How do computers convert data?
Computers convert text and other data into binary with an assigned ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interexchange) value. Once the ASCII value is known, that value can be converted to binary.
Can energy convert into data?
If that is the case, then the answer is yes. Not only is it possible but it is fundamental to the operation of digital computers, and has been done since the first inception of computers.
How does a computer interpret data?
The central processing unit consists of electronic circuits that interpret and execute program instructions, as well as communicate with the input, output, and storage devices. It is the central processing unit that actually transforms data into information. Data is the raw material to be processed by a computer.
How do computers convert physical signals into digital data?
This is done by connecting a device called a modem to the digital computer. This process of converting a digital signal to an analog signal is known as modulation. On the receiving end, the incoming analog signal is converted back to digital form in a process known as demodulation.
What are two basic data conversion types?
There are two basic types of data conversions: manual and electronic. Each have benefits and are appropriate in different situations.
How is energy related to information?
Energy is the relationship between information regimes. That is, energy is manifested, at any level, between structures, processes and systems of information in all of its forms, and all entities in this universe is composed of information.
Can you convert energy into matter?
To manufacture matter in a way that adheres to the first law of thermodynamics, you have to convert energy into matter. So yes, humans can manufacture matter. We can turn light into subatomic particles, but even the best scientists can’t create something out of nothing.
What are the data and instructions together known as *?
Computer input is called data and the output obtained after processing it, based on user’s instructions is called information.
Where does computer save data?
Most computers will automatically save your data to the hard drive, usually known as the C drive. This is the most common place to store files.
Which devices are used to store data?
Common data storage devices are:
- USB flash drives.
- Hard disk drives.
- Compact Discs.
- DVDs.
- HD DVDs.
- Blu-ray Discs.