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During which period did humans communicate and disseminate information using traditional methods like carving and pictograms?

  • Electromechanical period
  • Pre-mechanical period (correct)
  • Mechanical period
  • Electronic age/information age

ICT stands for Information and Communications ________.

Technology.

What is the main difference between computer technology and communications technology in ICT?

  • Computer technology involves electromagnetic devices and systems for communicating over any distance
  • Communications technology involves devices and systems for manipulating and storing data
  • Computer technology involves programmable machines that process data into usable information. (correct)
  • Communications technology involves programmable machines that process data into usable information.

What does ICT stand for?

<p>Information and Communications Technology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

ICT refers to technology that produces, manipulates, stores, communicates, and disseminates ________.

<p>Information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors that influence the development of ICT?

<p>Curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and user demand (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

ICT has two parts: computer technology and ________ technology.

<p>Communications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the pre-mechanical period in the history of ICT?

<p>The earliest form of information technology using traditional methods like wood carving and pictograms. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two parts of ICT?

<p>Computer technology and communications technology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • ICT stands for Information and Communications Technology.
  • It refers to technology that produces, manipulates, stores, communicates, and disseminates information.
  • It includes devices, networking components, applications, and systems that allow people and organizations to interact in the digital world.
  • ICT has two parts: computer technology and communications technology.
  • Computer technology involves programmable machines that process data into usable information.
  • Communications technology uses electromagnetic devices and systems to communicate over any distance.
  • The development of ICT is influenced by inventors' curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, technology, and the existence of users who seek convenience.
  • There are four main periods in the history of ICT: pre-mechanical, mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic age/information age (present).
  • During the pre-mechanical period, humans communicated and disseminated information using traditional methods like carving and pictograms.
  • ICT has come a long way from its pre-mechanical origins to the present electronic age.

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