3.9 Ict Flashcards
What does ICT stand for?
Information & communications technology.
What is the use of ICT?
The use of computers & other electronic technology to store, transfer, access & manipulate data.
What are some forms of ICT used in a business?
Email, the internet, electronic data interchange (EDI), cloud computing, video conferencing, social media.
What is the internet?
A global network of computers that enable people to share & transfer data, text, pictures & videos instantly, anywhere in the world.
What are the advantages of the internet?
Fast communication, reduces costs, improved advertising.
What are the disadvantages of the internet?
Risk of hacking, high cost, online customer reviews can damage business reputation.
What is email?
Enables people to send messages electronically around the world.
What is phishing?
An attempt to illegally gain access to passwords & usernames for credit cards & bank accounts with the intent to steal money.
What does EDI stand for?
Electronic data interchange.
What is EDI?
Computer-computer communication that enables businesses to communicate info such as orders, invoices & payments electronically.
What are the advantages of EDI?
Reduces costs, reduces errors, quick method.
What are the disadvantages of EDI?
High investment, increased industrial relations, may not be compatible.
What is cloud computing?
The use of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage & process data.
What are the advantages of cloud computing?
Global access, low cost, data is secured.
What are the disadvantages of cloud computing?
High cost, risk of hacking, outages.
What is video conferencing?
Enables a meeting between geographically separated people using a network to transmit video/audio.
What are the advantages of video conferencing?
Saves costs, can have regular meetings, very quick to organise.
What are the disadvantages of video conferencing?
High cost, technical issues, time zones.
What is social media?
Consists of computer programs & websites that enable people to create & share content around the world.
What are the advantages of social media?
Large audience, low cost of advertising, customer loyalty.
What are the disadvantages of social media?
Can tarnish reputation, hacking, very time consuming.
What are the benefits of ICT for a business?
Faster communication, better teamwork, reduces costs, high staff morale.
What are the issues with ICT for a business?
High cost, security issues, increased industrial relations.
What does GDPR stand for?
General Data Protection Regulation - 2018.
