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What does IT refer to as part of ICT?

Computer systems, software, programming languages, and data processing (correct)

Telecommunication systems only

Techniques for processing and decision-making

Television and telephones

What did authors Harold J. Leavitt and Thomas L. Whisler comment about the new technology in 1958?

It is primarily focused on computer networks

It does not yet have a single established name (correct)

It is a synonym for television and telephones

It is not related to information processing and storage

What does an IT system generally include?

All hardware, software, and peripheral equipment (correct)

Techniques for processing and decision-making

Television and telephones

Telecommunication systems only

When did the term 'information technology' first appear in its modern sense?

<p>1958</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'information technology' encompass besides computers and computer networks?

<p>Other information distribution technologies such as television and telephones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Information Technology (IT)

IT refers to the subset of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to process, store, and communicate information.

The Early Days of IT

In 1958, authors Harold J. Leavitt and Thomas L. Whisler commented that the new technology was "mechanized information processing" that was capable of performing tasks that were previously done by humans.

IT System Components

An IT system generally includes computer hardware, software, networking, and data storage, all of which are integrated to process, store, and communicate information.

The Origin of the Term 'IT'

The term 'information technology' first appeared in its modern sense in 1958.

The Scope of IT

The term 'information technology' encompasses not only computers and computer networks but also telecommunication equipment, applications, and other digital technologies that support information handling and processing.

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Learn about the various fields encompassed by information technology, including computer systems, software, programming languages, and data processing and storage. Explore the role of information technology within information and communications technology (ICT) and the components of an information technology system (IT system).