ICT: The Foundation of Modern Computing

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The ______ obtained from reading, investigation, study, or research is called Knowledge.

information

The use of scientific knowledge, experience, and resources to create processes and products that fulfill human needs is called ______.

technology

The act of transferring ______ from one place to another is called communication.

information

Changing ______ into information involves gathering, organizing, and reporting data so it is useful to people.

data

ICT makes it easier to communicate with loved ones by using ______ phones that are designed for communicating with other people even if they are miles away from you.

cellular

The rapid and vast adoption of ICT technologies is changing how we find partners, how we access ______ from the news, and how we organize to demand political change.

information

The infrastructure and components that enable modern ______ computing.

computing

All devices, networking components, applications, and systems that combined allow people and organizations to interact in the digital ______.

world

The technology required for information processing, in particular, the use of electronic computers, communication devices and software applications to convert, store, protect, process, transmit and retrieve information from anywhere, ______.

anytime

Communication by wireless ______ (1895) overcame the physical constraint of connecting every point by wire or cable.

telegraph

Microwave provided larger-capacity communication channels for transmitting television signals and set the stage for the development of ______ and space communication (1957).

satellites

Information Technology (IT) The items of equipment (hardware) and computer programs (software) that allow us to access, retrieve, store, organize, manipulate, and present information by electronic ______.

means

Test your understanding of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), the backbone of modern computing. This quiz covers the infrastructure, components, and systems that enable digital interaction, including devices, networking, applications, and software. Evaluate your knowledge of ICT's role in information processing, storage, and transmission.

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