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Information and communication technologies Flashcards

1
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What does ICT mean?

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Information and Communication Technologies

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What is a “global village”?

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It refers to the idea that advances in communication and transportation technologies have created a sense of interconnectedness among people around the world, making the world feel like a small, tightly-knit community.

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Name 2 fathers of computer. What did they create?

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  • Konrad Zuse : created z1, z2, z3, z4
  • Alan Turing : created the bombe machine (crack codes)
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When was the first mobile phone call made? Who made it?

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The first mobile phone call was made on April 3, 1973, by Martin Cooper, a researcher at Motorola.

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When was the first commercial mobile phone released?

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The first commercialised mobile phone was released in 1983

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When was iPhone 1 launched?

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In 2007

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What innovative technologies made iPhone so popular?

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  • Touchscreen
  • Multitasking
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What is a subscriber?

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A subscriber is a person or organization that has registered to use a particular service or to receive regular updates or content from a provider.

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What does penetration mean?

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Number of people that use a product

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What does Wi-Fi stand for?

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Wireless Fidelity

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What does the term e-commerce refer to?

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Buying and selling online

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What is a direct distribution channel?

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No intermediary

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What is one of the main advantages of e-commerce for consumers?

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Cheaper g&s

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What is the difference between a LAN and a WAN?

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  • LAN: Local Area Networks: network of computers that are linked on one site.
  • WAN: Wide Area Networks: linked over many sites/abroad
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What is a smart device?

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connected objects. Connection of everyday object to the internet and to one another

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What does the Internet of Things refer to?

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Physical objects embedded with sensors and actuators that communicate with computing systems via wired or wireless networks

17
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What does the acronym AI stand for?

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Artificial Intelligence

18
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What happens in a hyperconnected world?

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The hyperconnected world is a future in which. 5G networks have been widely and globally deployed, and in which the normal, day-to-day functioning of. society depends on billions of connected devices having highly reliable, low-latency connectivity.

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Which factors and technologies make the IoT possible and practical?

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  • Low-cost sensors and devices
  • Ubiquitous (=everywhere) connectivity
  • Cloud computing
  • Big data analytics
  • Standardized protocols
  • Security
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What is natural-language processing?

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Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a subfield of artificial intelligence (AI) that focuses on the interaction between computers and humans using natural language. It involves the development of algorithms and models that enable computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language.

21
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What does Industrial IoT refer to?

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The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a subset of the broader IoT ecosystem that focuses on the use of connected devices and sensors to monitor and optimize industrial processes.

22
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What is ChatGPT?

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A large language model developed by OpenAI, based on the GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) architecture.

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What differentiates ChatGPT from other chatbots?

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ChatGPT is a next-generation chatbot that is built on the latest advancements in natural language processing and machine learning technology. Here are some key factors that differentiate ChatGPT from other chatbots:

  • Large Scale
  • Contextual
  • Flexible
  • Multilingual
  • Continuously Improving
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What are the main disadvantages of ICTs in a business context?

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  • Security risks
  • Dependence on technology
  • Cost of technology investment
  • Technical problems and maintenance
  • Potential for employee distraction and reduced productivity
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What are the main advantages of ICTs in a business context?

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  • Increased efficiency and productivity
  • Better communication and collaboration
  • Access to more and better data and information
  • Improved customer service and satisfaction
  • Increased flexibility and adaptability
  • Cost savings through automation and streamlining processes.
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What is cloud computing?

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Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services, including servers, storage, databases, software, and more, over the internet (the cloud).

27
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What are the advantages of cloud computing for businesses?

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  • cost savings
  • almost unlimited storage capacity
  • backup
28
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What is the main risk with cloud computing?

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Security :
o Sensitive information entrusted to a 3rd party, the cloud service provider
o External hack attacks
o Cyberwar

29
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What is a cyberwar?

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