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The document describes the four stages of the information processing cycle: input, process, output, and storage/distribution. It provides examples of how this cycle works in both the human brain and computers. The cycle involves taking in information as input, making sense of it through processing, producing outputs, and storing or distributing the information to complete the loop and allow it to re-enter the cycle later as new input.

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01 Information Processing Cycle 1201113124804673 3

The document describes the four stages of the information processing cycle: input, process, output, and storage/distribution. It provides examples of how this cycle works in both the human brain and computers. The cycle involves taking in information as input, making sense of it through processing, producing outputs, and storing or distributing the information to complete the loop and allow it to re-enter the cycle later as new input.

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The Information Processing

Cycle
Introduction
 There are four stages to the
information processing cycle:
1. Input
2. Process
3. Output
4. Storage/Distribute
Introduction
 These processes work together and
repeat over and over:
The Four Stages
Stage 1: Input
 “You first have to get the data in”

 Our brain takes in information


from our senses

 Computers need “peripherals”


(extra components) to get
information in
 ex/ keyboards, scanners, mice
Stage 2: Process
 Next, we need to ‘make sense of’ the
data we have

 Our brain compares this to what we


know and decides whether it is
important enough to remember or not

 Computers use the CPU (the main chip


inside) to make decisions, do
calculations, and organize data
 ex/ Pentium-IV, Dual-Core
Stage 3: Output
 The next step is to get the results out
from the process, and present them in a
useable way

 Our brain makes our body respond by


talking, moving, or writing

 Computers need “peripherals” to do this


 ex/ monitor, printer, data projector
Stage 4: Storage/Distribute
 Finally, the information needs to be sent
elsewhere (or stored) so it can be used
later

 Our brain makes “memories” of the


information, and we may write it down
to look over later

 Computers use “peripherals” to do this


 ex/ hard drive, CDs or DVDs to burn,
Internet
…and back to Stage 1
 Once the information is stored or
distributed, it may be reviewed
later by you or somebody else

 This takes us back to Stage 1


(Input), and the cycle starts again
A Real-World Example
The Example
 You are going to start a new job at
an office (as a Secretary/
Receptionist). Your job includes
typing letters and answering
phones.

 How is the Information Processing


Cycle involved?
Stage 1: Input
 “You first have to get the data in”

 You see and feel the different


papers you’re given to type

 When you go to work, you hear


the phone calls, and answer them
Stage 2: Process
 Next, we need to ‘make sense of’
the data we have

 You decide to type the most


important letters first

 You realize who is phoning, and


decide to take a message
Stage 3: Output
 get the results out from the
process, and present them in a
useable way

 You print out the finished letter

 You write down the phone


message
Stage 4: Distribute
 the information needs to be sent
elsewhere (or stored) so it can be
used later

 You save the letter as a computer


file and mail it

 You also phone your boss and


relay the message
…and back to Stage 1
 You may need to find the file later,
and update the letter

 The mailed letter is read by


whoever you sent it to

 The phone message is heard by


your boss

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