Data processing is the execution of a systematic sequence of operations performed upon data to transform into information. Data is raw facts; information is processed data. Data is subjected to processing activities such as calculating, comparing, sorting, classifying and summarizing. Eg. Data received about a sale (done on computer). 1. Added to a running total a sales results. 2. Compared to a standard to determine eligibility for a sales discount. 3. Sorted in numerical order based on product identification numbers 4. Classified into product categories (food or nonfood items) 5. Summarized to provide a sales manager with information about various product categories and finally, 6. Update sales records