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Technological advancements have made communication slower and more complex.
Technological advancements have made communication slower and more complex.
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What is ICT commonly accepted to encompass?
What is ICT commonly accepted to encompass?
Which statement best describes the evolution of technology?
Which statement best describes the evolution of technology?
Individuals and organizations have always utilized technology for faster communication.
Individuals and organizations have always utilized technology for faster communication.
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The use of ICT in supermarkets increases personal interaction among customers.
The use of ICT in supermarkets increases personal interaction among customers.
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What health problems can arise from reduced physical activity due to technology?
What health problems can arise from reduced physical activity due to technology?
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ICT systems can be expensive to purchase and maintain, as well as require ___________ staff.
ICT systems can be expensive to purchase and maintain, as well as require ___________ staff.
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What is a potential downside of increased competition for organizations using ICT?
What is a potential downside of increased competition for organizations using ICT?
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What is one advantage of ICT in student learning?
What is one advantage of ICT in student learning?
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A computer is defined as a machine that cannot be programmed.
A computer is defined as a machine that cannot be programmed.
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Employers today do not require basic ICT skills for job roles.
Employers today do not require basic ICT skills for job roles.
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What was a significant factor in the evolution of today's technology mentioned in the content?
What was a significant factor in the evolution of today's technology mentioned in the content?
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Name one ICT tool commonly used in schools.
Name one ICT tool commonly used in schools.
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The approach where students watch lectures at home and engage in activities during class is known as the ______ model.
The approach where students watch lectures at home and engage in activities during class is known as the ______ model.
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Match the following ICT communication methods with their purpose:
Match the following ICT communication methods with their purpose:
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How does ICT benefit employees in organizations?
How does ICT benefit employees in organizations?
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ICT has no impact on teachers' ability to integrate learning with technology.
ICT has no impact on teachers' ability to integrate learning with technology.
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What technology do many pharmacies use to assist in picking prescribed drugs?
What technology do many pharmacies use to assist in picking prescribed drugs?
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Which of the following is NOT a principal characteristic of computers?
Which of the following is NOT a principal characteristic of computers?
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Computers can only be used in the business sector.
Computers can only be used in the business sector.
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What is one way in which computers revolutionize healthcare?
What is one way in which computers revolutionize healthcare?
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Computers aid in __________ by allowing online trading and comparing product prices.
Computers aid in __________ by allowing online trading and comparing product prices.
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Match the following applications of computers with their descriptions:
Match the following applications of computers with their descriptions:
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Which application of computers involves accessing educational resources from internet sources?
Which application of computers involves accessing educational resources from internet sources?
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Computers cannot help businesses communicate with customers directly.
Computers cannot help businesses communicate with customers directly.
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Name one benefit of using computers in business.
Name one benefit of using computers in business.
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Who is known as the first computer programmer?
Who is known as the first computer programmer?
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The Harvard Mark 1 is considered the first electronic general-purpose computer.
The Harvard Mark 1 is considered the first electronic general-purpose computer.
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What does ENIAC stand for?
What does ENIAC stand for?
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The first programmable computer, created between 1936 and 1938, was called the _____.
The first programmable computer, created between 1936 and 1938, was called the _____.
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Match the inventions with their inventors:
Match the inventions with their inventors:
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Which of the following was the first printing calculator?
Which of the following was the first printing calculator?
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The UNIVAC I was the first commercial computer.
The UNIVAC I was the first commercial computer.
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What was the significance of the Analytical Engine?
What was the significance of the Analytical Engine?
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Study Notes
Introducing ICT
- ICT stands for Information and Communications Technology.
- This encompasses all devices, networking components, and applications that together allow people and organizations to interact digitally.
The Importance of ICT
- ICT is essential for communication, education, and employment.
- It enables individuals to connect with others regardless of distance.
- ICT facilitates learning by providing access to resources and expert teachers.
- In the workplace, ICT enhances efficiency and allows employees to focus on tasks requiring human intelligence.
History of Computers
- The history of computers can be divided into several periods, each characterized by significant advancements in technology.
Electro-mechanical Age
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Difference Engine and Analytical Engine: Designed by Charles Babbage, these machines were intended to perform complex calculations automatically. The Analytical Engine, conceived in 1834, is considered the first mechanical general-purpose computer.
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First Computer Programmer: Augusta Ada Byron, Countess of Lovelace, is credited as the first computer programmer. In 1840, she proposed using the binary system for Babbage's Analytical Engine and wrote programs for it.
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Scheutzian Calculation Engine: Invented by Per Georg Scheutz in 1843, this machine was based on Babbage's Difference Engine and was the first printing calculator.
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Tabulating Machine: Herman Hollerith invented this machine in 1890 to automate data summarization and accounting.
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Harvard Mark 1: Also known as IBM Automatic Sequence Controlled Calculator (ASCC), this electro-mechanical computer was invented by Howard H. Aiken in 1943.
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Z1: Considered the first programmable computer, it was built by Konrad Zuse in Germany between 1936 and 1938. The Z1 used punch tape for input and output.
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Atanasoff-Berry Computer (ABC): Invented between 1939 and 1942 by Professor John Atanasoff and Clifford Berry at Iowa State University, this was the first electronic digital computing device.
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**ENIAC: ** This abbreviation stands for Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer. Completed in 1946, it was the first electronic general-purpose computer, developed by John Presper Eckert and John Mauchly.
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UNIVAC 1: The UNIVersal Automatic Computer 1 was the first commercial computer, also designed by Eckert and Mauchly.
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and its historical evolution, including key developments in computing. Understand the significance of ICT in modern communication, education, and the workplace. Test your knowledge on influential figures and inventions that shaped the computing landscape.
