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What role does information play in various sectors?
What role does information play in various sectors?
Which of the following is a characteristic of information technology?
Which of the following is a characteristic of information technology?
Which technology is NOT commonly associated with the exchange of information in modern IT?
Which technology is NOT commonly associated with the exchange of information in modern IT?
What defines mobile commerce?
What defines mobile commerce?
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How is multimedia characterized?
How is multimedia characterized?
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What is the primary function of artificial intelligence in information technology?
What is the primary function of artificial intelligence in information technology?
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What is NOT true about web-based applications?
What is NOT true about web-based applications?
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What does distributed computing involve?
What does distributed computing involve?
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Study Notes
Information Technology
- Information technology (IT) is a technology that uses computing and high-speed communication links to spread information from one location to another.
- It connects computers, enabling people worldwide to communicate as if they live in one place.
- Information can be transferred quickly and easily.
- IT plays a crucial role in various fields, improving the quality of life and solving problems.
- This technology facilitates digital convergence, allowing different industries to merge electronically.
- Information can be transferred in numerous formats, including text, photos, audio, and video.
Modern Scenario of Information Technology
- Modern IT has broadened computer usage through technologies like satellite, fiber optics, mobile phones, fax, e-commerce, and m-commerce.
- These technologies facilitate information exchange.
Applications of Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI is used to develop machines with human-like characteristics like learning, seeing, and hearing.
- Web-Based Applications: These are software applications accessible through the internet, used by connecting to the internet.
- E-Commerce: A method of conducting business transactions online.
- Mobile Commerce: The process of buying goods and services using a mobile phone.
- Computer Animation: The process of creating moving images using computers.
- Multimedia: A combination of various digital formats like graphics, animation, audio, and video displayed on a computer.
- Distributed Computing: Running a single task across multiple computers.
- Hypermedia: A process of creating links to files containing different media formats (photos, audio, video, and text).
Software Types
- System Software: Software that manages the computer hardware and enables applications. Examples include saving, making, and printing functionalities.
- Application Software: Software specific to various tasks and the needs of users. Examples include operating systems, utilities, and devices.
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamentals of information technology, its modern applications, and its impact on communication across the globe. Learn how technologies like AI, mobile, and e-commerce are shaping the way we connect and share information. Understand the significance of digital convergence in various industries.
