What is ICT?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of ICT system?

  • Network-based systems
  • Telecommunication systems
  • Cybersecurity systems (correct)
  • Computer-based systems

What is the primary function of networks in ICT?

  • To provide access to hardware
  • To enable communication and data transfer (correct)
  • To store and process data
  • To support software applications

Which of the following ICT skills is NOT considered basic?

  • Using hardware and software
  • Using networks
  • Programming (correct)
  • Creating and editing digital content

What is the primary focus of telecommunication systems in ICT?

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In which ICT application area is digital literacy a key aspect?

<p>Education (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the physical devices that make up ICT systems?

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Study Notes

What is ICT?

  • ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology
  • Refers to technologies that provide access to information and enable communication

Key Components of ICT

  • Hardware: Physical devices such as computers, servers, routers, switches, and peripherals
  • Software: Programs and operating systems that run on hardware, such as Microsoft Office and Windows
  • Networks: Systems that connect devices and allow communication, such as the Internet and Wi-Fi
  • Data: Information stored, processed, and transmitted by ICT systems

Types of ICT Systems

  • Computer-based systems: Use computers as the primary device, e.g., desktops, laptops, mobile devices
  • Network-based systems: Rely on networks for communication and data transfer, e.g., email, social media
  • Telecommunication systems: Focus on voice and data transmission, e.g., telephones, video conferencing

ICT Application Areas

  • Business: Automating processes, managing data, and enhancing communication
  • Education: E-learning, online resources, and digital literacy
  • Healthcare: Electronic health records, telemedicine, and medical research
  • Government: E-government, online services, and digital governance

ICT Skills

  • Basic skills: Using hardware, software, and networks
  • Intermediate skills: Creating and editing digital content, e.g., documents, images, videos
  • Advanced skills: Programming, database management, and network administration

What is ICT?

  • ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology
  • ICT refers to technologies that provide access to information and enable communication

Key Components of ICT

Hardware

  • Physical devices such as computers, servers, routers, switches, and peripherals

Software

  • Programs and operating systems that run on hardware, such as Microsoft Office and Windows

Networks

  • Systems that connect devices and allow communication, such as the Internet and Wi-Fi

Data

  • Information stored, processed, and transmitted by ICT systems

Types of ICT Systems

Computer-based Systems

  • Use computers as the primary device, e.g., desktops, laptops, mobile devices

Network-based Systems

  • Rely on networks for communication and data transfer, e.g., email, social media

Telecommunication Systems

  • Focus on voice and data transmission, e.g., telephones, video conferencing

ICT Application Areas

Business

  • Automating processes, managing data, and enhancing communication

Education

  • E-learning, online resources, and digital literacy

Healthcare

  • Electronic health records, telemedicine, and medical research

Government

  • E-government, online services, and digital governance

ICT Skills

Basic Skills

  • Using hardware, software, and networks

Intermediate Skills

  • Creating and editing digital content, e.g., documents, images, videos

Advanced Skills

  • Programming, database management, and network administration

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