16 Questions
What is the primary function of Information Technology?
Storing and manipulating information
Which technology is a part of the IT industry?
Integrated circuits
What does IT refer to besides physical equipment and virtualization tools?
Architectures and regulations governing data storage
What type of technology holds information as data?
Storage technology
What is an essential component of IT applications?
Operating systems and applications
What can be included in the IT domain?
Smartphones
What is the study of the linkage between computer science, information science, information technology, and philosophy known as?
Philosophy of information (PI)
Which field focuses on the study and use of systems for storing, retrieving, and sending information?
Information technology
What is the exchange of information through different mediums known as?
Communication
What technique involves the transmission of information from one location to another by electromagnetic means?
Telecommunication
What major components are involved in modern telecommunication?
Computer system and modems
What type of technology involves the transmission of information or power between two or more points without physical wire/conductor connection?
Wireless communication
What activity started even before the civilization of human beings?
Communication
What is capable of transferring a wide range of data including audio, video, textual content, and many other computer files?
'Computer technology'
Which category of communication involves the transfer of information through electromagnetic means?
'Telecommunication'
Which field involves the study and use of systems for storing, retrieving, and sending information?
Information technology
Study Notes
Information Technology (IT)
- The primary function of IT is to manage and process information.
Components of IT
- IT includes hardware, software, and virtualization tools.
Data Storage
- Digital technology holds information as data.
IT Applications
- An essential component of IT applications is data.
IT Domain
- IT domain includes computer systems, networks, and databases.
Philosophical Aspect of IT
- The study of the linkage between computer science, information science, information technology, and philosophy is known as philosophy of information technology.
Information Systems
- Information systems focus on the study and use of systems for storing, retrieving, and sending information.
Communication
- The exchange of information through different mediums is known as communication.
- Wireless communication involves the transmission of information or power between two or more points without physical wire/conductor connection.
- Telecommunication involves the transmission of information from one location to another by electromagnetic means.
Telecommunication Components
- Modern telecommunication involves three major components: transmission, switching, and reception.
Data Transfer
- The internet is capable of transferring a wide range of data including audio, video, textual content, and many other computer files.
Communication Categories
- Wireless communication involves the transfer of information through electromagnetic means.
History of Communication
- The activity of communication started even before the civilization of human beings.
Test your knowledge of the fundamentals of information communication technology with this quiz. Topics include the philosophy of information technology, storing and manipulating data, and commercial IT applications.
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