Topic 5 Capabilities and limitations of ICT

Question 1

Advantages of ICT over manual methods (9)

Answer 1

Repetitive processing
Data storage capacity
Accuracy
The ability to produce different output formats
Speed of processing 
Speed of searching
Speed of data communication - email
The ability to search and combine data
Improved security of data and processes

Question 2

Factors that affect the efficiency of data processing (5)

Answer 2

Effects of Hardware
Effects of Software
Effects of communication do devices talk to each other correctly
Suitability operating system
Effects of input

Question 3

Problems with data processing (5)

Answer 3

Insufficient testing 
High costs
Abilities of the user
Speed of implementation
Maintenance procedures  - proper backups