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ICT has led to a decrease in access to information and services due to the growth of the Internet.
False
VoIP phone and Instant Messaging are examples of better and cheaper communication tools facilitated by increased access to information.
True
ICT does not provide any new tools that did not exist previously.
False
Data mining of customer information is not a potential benefit of improved information management through ICT.
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ICT can enable students to conduct 'impossible' experiments through simulations.
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Encryption methods in ICT cannot keep data safe from unauthorized individuals.
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Job loss due to ICT includes robots replacing people on an assembly line.
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One negative impact of ICT is increased physical activity leading to health problems.
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Competition arising from ICT can be a challenge for some organizations.
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ICT hardware and software are generally inexpensive and easy to maintain.
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Study Notes
Advantages of ICT
- Distance learning allows students to access teaching materials from anywhere in the world.
- ICT facilitates the ability to conduct 'impossible' experiments using simulations.
- Creation of new and interesting jobs, such as systems analysts, programmers, software engineers, help desk operators, and trainers.
Negative Impacts of ICT
- Job loss due to automation, e.g. robots replacing workers on an assembly line.
- Job export, e.g. data processing work being sent to other countries with lower operating costs.
- Reduced personal interaction, leading to feelings of isolation and unhappiness.
- Reduced physical activity, leading to health problems such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
- High cost of ICT hardware and software, requiring specialist staff to run and maintain.
- Competition from other organizations, potentially leading to loss of customers or funding.
Positive Impacts of ICT on Society
- Increased access to information and services through the growth of the Internet.
- Improved access to education through distance learning and online tutorials.
- New tools and opportunities, such as digital cameras, photo-editing software, and assistive technology for people with disabilities.
- Cost savings through VoIP, email, video conferencing, and e-commerce websites.
- Access to larger, global markets.
- Improved data management, including data mining and targeted advertising.
- Enhanced security through encryption methods and secure data storage and transmission.
- Increased participation in global society through ICT.
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Explore the positive impacts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on society, such as increased access to information and services through the Internet, improved communication methods like VoIP and Instant Messaging, enhanced education opportunities like distance learning, and innovative learning approaches like interactive multimedia.
