What is Information?

When data processed in meaningful form is called information. information is useful form of data. It is the output of a computer. It is used frequently. It is also important for decision making.

Why we need information?

• Knowledge derived from study, experience , or instruction.
• Communication of intelligence.
• Information is any kind of knowledge that is exchangeable amongst people, about things, facts, concepts, etc., in some context.
• Information is interpreted data

Detail Example of information: Some candidates want to take admission so they will fill an admission form containing data about their selves. When this data is organized and arranged by eligibility criteria and admission rules a merit list will be formulated. This merit list is in the form of information of certain students which are eligible for admission. Data Name: Ali, Ayesha, Ahmad, Munir Marks:10,5,2,8 Condition or Restriction for eligibility: Merit calculation If marks >=5 candidate is eligible After Process                 INFORMATION                       Merit List                    Sr No Name Marks 1 Ali 10 2 Ayesha 05 3 Munir 08