1. CAPE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Unit 1: Module 1
Objectives 7 & 8
identify ways of representing data and information;
discuss various types of information sources;

2. Data Representation Character String Numeric Aural Visual
Letter or symbol
E.g. –letters of the alphabet,
String
An array of characters
E.g. a persons name
Numeric
Integers, Reals, etc.
Aural
Pertaining to hearing
e.g. Morse Code, Musical Notes
Visual
e.g. fingerprints
Musical Symbols and Notation
E.g. Clefts, etc.

3. Information Representation
Text
Any sensible arrangement of characters and strings
E.g. a letter
Graphics
Logos, paintings, etc.
Sound
Musical representation, structure give to musical notes
Video
Special Purpose Notations
Graphical Representations
NOTE: Many of these representation are intertwined and intermingled to give greater detail to what is being presented

4. Information Representation
State the MOST suitable forms of representation for the following:
A poster
Report of the elected Prime Minister of Jamaica
Moneague College vs. UWI Inter-col Football Final
The Nature of the Bengal Tiger
Compare each of the above with the other (discover the advantages / benefits)

5. Information Sources Types of information sources
Characteristics of information sources
Sources include:
Books
Journals
Catalogs
Magazines
Newspapers
Online Libraries
CD-ROMs
DVDs
Blu-Ray disc
Electronic Database
Websites
People
Blogs
Wikis

6. Class Activity
Examine each source of information and identify the advantages, disadvantages and a scenario in which the use of the source is most appropriate in gathering information.