Basic Concepts of Computing Flashcards
What is ICT
ICT refers to technologies that capture, transmit and display data and information electronically
What do ICT systems as a whole include
People
Hardware
Procedures
Software
Data
What is IT
The development, maintenance and use of computer systems, software and networks for processing and communicating data
What are the four functions of basic computers
Input
Storage } Memory
Processing } Memory
Output
What is IPO
Input
Process
Output
What is IPOS
Input
Process
Output
Storage
Explain an IPOS
The computer receives input, processes the input as per user instructions and provides an output and can be stored in the desired format
What is the difference between data and information
Computer input is called data and the information obtained after processing it, is called information
What is data
Raw facts and figures that can be processed using arithmetic and logical operations to obtain information
What is information
Facts and numbers that have been organised / processed so that it is useful to people
