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
