Computer Data

Computer Data

Computer data is raw information required by the computer to be able to operate.

It is used to:

• Run programs– This is the actual executable program data that the computer will execute to run the program such as Microsoft Word.

• Store program or system configuration information.

• Store information that the computer user needs such as text files or other files that are associated with the program the computer user is running. A common example of a program the computer user is running is the Microsoft Office suite of products which include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and others. These programs are also known as applications.