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What is the definition of Information Technology (IT)?
What is the definition of Information Technology (IT)?
- The computerization of work places and living environments
- The transfer and use of all kinds of information
- The process of creating and utilizing data in a significant way
- The use of hardware, software, and computer networks to create, collect, process, protect and store information (correct)
What does ICT (Information and Communication Technology) involve?
What does ICT (Information and Communication Technology) involve?
- Transfer and use of all kinds of information (correct)
- Computerization of work places and living environments
- Manipulation of hardware and software
- Creation and collection of data
What is the difference between data and information?
What is the difference between data and information?
- Data is raw facts, while information is data formatted for human utilization (correct)
- Data is static, while information is dynamic
- Data is used in IT, while information is used in ICT
- Data is only numbers, while information includes text and words
How does Information Technology influence access to information?
How does Information Technology influence access to information?
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What does IT (Information Technology) encompass?
What does IT (Information Technology) encompass?
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Information Technology (IT)
- Definition: IT refers to the use of computers, storage, networking, and other physical devices, infrastructure, and processes to create, process, store, secure, and exchange all forms of electronic data.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Involves the use of technology to manage, process, and disseminate information, as well as to facilitate communication, including the internet, telecommunications, and computer systems.
Data vs. Information
- Data: Raw, unorganized facts and figures, often lacking meaning or context.
- Information: Organized, structured, and processed data that has meaning and value, providing insights and supporting decision-making.
Access to Information
- Information Technology has a significant impact on access to information, enabling rapid and widespread dissemination of information, and facilitating global communication and connectivity.
Scope of Information Technology
- Encompasses a broad range of technologies, including hardware, software, networks, and the internet, which are used to create, manage, and distribute information, as well as to support communication, commerce, and entertainment.
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