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What does ICT encompass?
What does ICT encompass?
- Robots and telephone networks
- Satellite systems and paper communication
- Radio, television, cell phones, and computer hardware (correct)
- Personal computers, digital television, and email
What does ICT refer to?
What does ICT refer to?
- The convergence of audiovisuals and telephone networks with computer networks (correct)
- The transmission of information through satellite systems and paper communication
- The storage and manipulation of information using enterprise software
- The development of digital television and email services
What is the role of ICT?
What is the role of ICT?
- Developing digital television and satellite systems
- Focusing on the convergence of radio and television
- Managing enterprise software and middleware
- Enabling users to access, store, transmit, understand, and manipulate information (correct)
What is included in the umbrella term ICT?
What is included in the umbrella term ICT?
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What does ICT cover?
What does ICT cover?
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What does ICT stress the role of, in addition to information technology (IT)?
What does ICT stress the role of, in addition to information technology (IT)?
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What is an example of a device encompassed by ICT?
What is an example of a device encompassed by ICT?
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What does ICT cover in terms of information manipulation?
What does ICT cover in terms of information manipulation?
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What is the convergence that ICT refers to?
What is the convergence that ICT refers to?
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What is the main incentive for merging telephone networks with the computer network system?
What is the main incentive for merging telephone networks with the computer network system?
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Study Notes
ICT Definition and Scope
- ICT (Information and Communication Technology) encompasses a broad range of technologies used to manage, process, and disseminate information.
- ICT refers to the convergence of information technology (IT) with communication technology.
Role of ICT
- The role of ICT is to facilitate the efficient and effective use of information.
ICT Umbrella Term
- ICT includes a wide range of technologies, such as:
- Computers
- Software
- Telecommunications
- Internet
- Digital media
- Audio-visual systems
ICT Coverage
- ICT covers the entire spectrum of information manipulation, including:
- Creation
- Storage
- Retrieval
- Sharing
- Dissemination
ICT Emphasis
- ICT stresses the role of communication networks, in addition to information technology (IT).
ICT Devices
- Examples of devices encompassed by ICT include:
- Mobile phones
- Tablets
- Laptops
- Desktop computers
ICT Convergence
- ICT refers to the convergence of telephone networks with the computer network system.
- The main incentive for this convergence is to provide a more efficient and cost-effective way of transmitting and accessing information.
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