Its All About ICT Flashcards
What does ICT stand for?
Information and Communication Technologies
Name three benefits of using ICT in the workplace.
- Work faster and more efficiently
- Make better, more informed decisions faster
- Communicate more effectively
True or False: ICT allows individuals and small companies to compete on a global scale.
True
What is the primary value of information and knowledge in the Information Age?
They are extremely valuable.
Fill in the blank: Effective users of ICT can source & process data, and _______.
present information quickly & accurately
List three professions that utilize ICT tools.
- Game designers
- Medical professionals
- DJs & musicians
What is the Information Processing Cycle?
- Input
- Processing
- Output
How can computers be classified?
- Purpose
- Power/capabilities
- Size
What are dedicated devices?
Computers designed to perform one specific task.
Name two examples of dedicated devices.
- Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
What is the difference between general-purpose computers and dedicated devices?
General-purpose computers allow the installation of programs for a variety of tasks, while dedicated devices perform a specific task.
What are portable computers?
Computers that can be used wherever users are.
Fill in the blank: The combination of CPU speed, storage, and memory describes _______.
computer power
What distinguishes a tablet from a traditional notebook?
A tablet has a touch/pen sensitive monitor and allows direct interaction with the screen.
What features are standard in all smartphones?
- Mobile operating system
- Large colour screens
- Wireless connectivity
- Speakers/microphone
- GPS sensor
- Camera
True or False: Smartphones can be used to view and edit documents.
True
What are servers?
Powerful computers that provide services or resources to other computers (clients) in a network.
List two anti-theft strategies for hardware.
- Use cable locks
- Restrict access to the location where computers are stored
What does an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) do?
Charges battery while connected to mains electricity and provides power as soon as power goes out.
Fill in the blank: To save power, set your computer to _______ after a period of inactivity.
sleep/hibernate
