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What is the primary focus of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)?
What is the primary focus of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)?
- Improving traditional communication methods without technology
- Developing new hardware systems
- Providing access to information through telecommunications (correct)
- Manufacturing physical products
What distinguishes IT from ICT?
What distinguishes IT from ICT?
- ICT only relates to Internet technologies, whereas IT includes cloud computing.
- IT is primarily about digital communication, while ICT excludes information management.
- IT focuses mainly on telecommunications, whereas ICT includes hardware and software.
- ICT encompasses a broader range of technology applications, including IT. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a component of a computer as discussed in ICT?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a computer as discussed in ICT?
- Web browsers (correct)
- Output devices
- Storage systems
- Input devices
How has ICT impacted our daily communication?
How has ICT impacted our daily communication?
Which era is described as being influenced by rapid technological development?
Which era is described as being influenced by rapid technological development?
What is one of the expected learning outcomes from the ICT lessons?
What is one of the expected learning outcomes from the ICT lessons?
Which technology has NOT revolutionized education as a part of ICT?
Which technology has NOT revolutionized education as a part of ICT?
What does the term 'Input Process Output' refer to in computing?
What does the term 'Input Process Output' refer to in computing?
What characterized home computers when they entered the market in 1977?
What characterized home computers when they entered the market in 1977?
Which computer technology emerged during the 2000s?
Which computer technology emerged during the 2000s?
What significant event is associated with the year 1946 in computing history?
What significant event is associated with the year 1946 in computing history?
Which significant change did the release of the iPad in 2010 bring to consumers?
Which significant change did the release of the iPad in 2010 bring to consumers?
How did early computers, like the one used for the U.S. Census, handle data processing?
How did early computers, like the one used for the U.S. Census, handle data processing?
What combination of skills is essential in the field of data science?
What combination of skills is essential in the field of data science?
What capability did Windows 7, released in 2009, introduce to users?
What capability did Windows 7, released in 2009, introduce to users?
What does the launch of the first reprogrammable quantum computer in 2016 signify?
What does the launch of the first reprogrammable quantum computer in 2016 signify?
What primary purpose did the invention of early punch-card computers serve?
What primary purpose did the invention of early punch-card computers serve?
Which event marked Facebook reaching a notable user milestone?
Which event marked Facebook reaching a notable user milestone?
Which period is considered the internet era?
Which period is considered the internet era?
What technological advancement occurred in the 1980s related to home computing?
What technological advancement occurred in the 1980s related to home computing?
Which new initiative was being developed by DARPA in 2017?
Which new initiative was being developed by DARPA in 2017?
What was the primary innovation of Apple's Lisa in 1983?
What was the primary innovation of Apple's Lisa in 1983?
Which company announced Windows in 1985 as a response to Apple's GUI?
Which company announced Windows in 1985 as a response to Apple's GUI?
What significant web technology did Tim Berners-Lee develop in 1990?
What significant web technology did Tim Berners-Lee develop in 1990?
Which of the following events occurred in 1997?
Which of the following events occurred in 1997?
What was the market introduction of AMD's Athlon 64 in 2003 significant for?
What was the market introduction of AMD's Athlon 64 in 2003 significant for?
What major internet technology term was introduced in 1999?
What major internet technology term was introduced in 1999?
Which of the following events was NOT associated with developments in 2005?
Which of the following events was NOT associated with developments in 2005?
What notable feature was introduced with Apple's Mac OS X in 2001?
What notable feature was introduced with Apple's Mac OS X in 2001?
Who designed a punch card system that calculated the 1880 census?
Who designed a punch card system that calculated the 1880 census?
What concept did Alan Turing introduce in 1936 that later influenced modern computing?
What concept did Alan Turing introduce in 1936 that later influenced modern computing?
Which computer is known as the first commercial computer for business and government applications?
Which computer is known as the first commercial computer for business and government applications?
In what year was the transistor invented, and by whom?
In what year was the transistor invented, and by whom?
What language did Grace Hopper develop that became essential for business applications?
What language did Grace Hopper develop that became essential for business applications?
What was unique about J.V. Atanasoff's approach to building computers in 1937?
What was unique about J.V. Atanasoff's approach to building computers in 1937?
Who was the founder of Hewlett-Packard?
Who was the founder of Hewlett-Packard?
Which programming language was developed by IBM in 1954 primarily for scientific computing?
Which programming language was developed by IBM in 1954 primarily for scientific computing?
Study Notes
Living in the I.T. Era
- Rapid technological development characterizes the current era, known as the Information Age.
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) encompasses various technological inventions, including mobile phones, computers, and the internet.
Unit 1: Introduction to ICT
- Differentiates between Information Technology (IT) and ICT.
- Identifies key components of computers and their functions: Input, Process, Output.
- Discusses the capabilities and limitations of computer systems.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles and significance of ICT.
- Distinguish between IT and ICT effectively.
- Recognize various computer components and their functionalities.
- Explore the evolution of computers and their societal impact.
Information Age Timeline
- 1946-1970s: Era of mainframe computing initiated by the development of the ENIAC.
- 1980s: Emergence of home computing, leading to personal use of computers.
- 1990s: Internet era began, establishing global digital communication.
- 2000s: Transition to wireless computing with connections without physical cables.
- Present: Focus on data science, combining domain knowledge with programming and statistics.
History of Computers
- 1801: Joseph Marie Jacquard invents punch cards for weaving; early computers adopted similar technology.
- 1890: Herman Hollerith develops a punch card system aiding the 1880 U.S. Census, leading to IBM's establishment.
- 1936: Alan Turing proposes the universal machine concept influencing modern computing architecture.
- 1943-1944: ENIAC, the first digital computer, created at the University of Pennsylvania, filling a large physical space.
- 1947: Invention of the transistor by Shockley, Bardeen, and Brattain revolutionizes electronic components.
- 1958: Introduction of the integrated circuit or computer chip, enhancing computing power.
- 1980s: User interface advances, including Apple's Lisa and the introduction of Windows by Microsoft.
- 1990s: Rise of the internet, with HTML development leading to the World Wide Web.
- 2007: Release of the iPhone, merging smartphone capabilities with computer functions.
- 2016: Creation of the first reprogrammable quantum computer, signaling a new frontier in computing.
Activities / Assessment
- Writing term papers on various topics related to ICT and computer systems.
- Design and conceptualization of a futuristic computer for the year 2050, emphasizing innovative capabilities and features.
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Explore the foundations of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in this quiz. This unit provides an overview and defines the differences between IT and other technologies. Prepare to enhance your understanding of the technological era we live in.
