Applications and Implications of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Question 1

What is ICT?

Answer 1

ICT stands for Information and Communication Technologies. It’s a broad term that describes all the tools and systems that allow people to create, store, and share information.

Question 2

Applications of ICT:

Answer 2

Education: E-learning platforms, online resources, virtual classrooms.

Healthcare: Telemedicine, electronic health records, diagnostic tools.

Business: E-commerce, online banking, customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

Entertainment: Streaming services, social media platforms, online gaming.

Government: E-Government services, digital documentation, online voting.

Question 3

Implications:

Answer 3

Positive Impacts:

1.Increased access to information and resources.

2.Improved communication and collaboration.

3.Enhanced productivity and efficiency.

Question 4

Negative Impacts

Answer 4

Negative Impacts:

1.Privacy and security risks (cybersecurity threats, data breaches).

2.Digital divide (inequality in access to technology).

3.Job displacement due to automation and AI.