5 Questions
What does IT refer to as part of ICT?
Computer systems, software, programming languages, and data processing
What did authors Harold J. Leavitt and Thomas L. Whisler comment about the new technology in 1958?
It does not yet have a single established name
What does an IT system generally include?
All hardware, software, and peripheral equipment
When did the term 'information technology' first appear in its modern sense?
1958
What does the term 'information technology' encompass besides computers and computer networks?
Other information distribution technologies such as television and telephones
Study Notes
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.
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).
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