Q. Which among the following correctly defines the term ‘data’ in reference of computer science?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
The symbols, characters, or quantities on which operations are performed by a computer
Explanation: In computer science, data is any sequence of one or more symbols; datum is a single symbol of data. Data requires interpretation to become information. Digital data is data that is represented using the binary number system of ones and zeros, instead of analog representation.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
In computer science, data is any sequence of one or more symbols; datum is a single symbol of data. Data requires interpretation to become information. Digital data is data that is represented using the binary number system of ones and zeros, instead of analog representation.