This document discusses fundamentals of computer information processing systems. It defines key terms like data, information, and data processing. It explains that a computer accepts and processes data to produce information by following a set of instructions. The major components of an information processing system are hardware, software, and peopleware. It also outlines the basic units of measurement for digital information storage. Finally, it describes the basic hardware components of a personal computer system including the central processing unit, memory, input/output devices, and secondary storage devices.