UNIT 1: Introduction to Information and Communications Technology Flashcards
______, or ______, is the infrastructure and components that enable modern computing.
ICT, information and communications technology (or technologies)
Although there is no single, universal definition of ______, the term is generally accepted to mean all devices, networking components, applications and systems that combined allow people and organizations (i.e., businesses, nonprofit agencies, governments and criminal enterprises) to interact in the digital world
ICT
Pros of Living a Digital Life:
• Access to Information
• Improved access to education
• New tools, new opportunities
• Communication
• Security
• Creation of new more interesting jobs.
Cons of Living a Digital Life:
• Job Loss
• Reduced Personal Interaction
• Reduced Physical Activity
• Cost
• Competition
ICT extends the scope of ______ to include telecommunication technologies.
IT
______ refers to all the technology used to handle telecommunications, broadcast media, intelligent building management systems, audio-visual processing and transmission systems, and network-based control and monitoring functions.
ICT
Key Components of ICT:
• Telecommunications
• Broadcast Media
• Internet
• Digital Communication Tools
• Networking Infrastructure
Key Components of ICT:
• ______: Telephone, mobile networks, and satellite communications.
Telecommunications
Key Components of ICT:
• ______: Television and radio broadcasts.
Broadcast Media
Key Components of ICT:
• ______: Online communication and data exchange platforms.
Internet
Key Components of ICT:
• ______: Email, instant messaging, and social media.
Digital Communication Tools
Key Components of ICT:
• ______: The hardware and software that enables connectivity and data exchange.
Networking Infrastructure
______ or ______ encompasses the use of computers, storage, networking, and other physical devices, infrastructure, and processes to create, process, store, secure, and exchange all forms of electronic data.
IT, Information Technology
______ typically involves the use of hardware and software to manage and process information.
IT
Key Components of IT:
• Hardware
• Software
• Data Management
• Networking
• Security
Key Components of IT:
• ______: Physical devices such as computers, servers, and networking equipment.
Hardware
Key Components of IT:
• ______: Applications and operating systems that run on hardware and enable various tasks.
Software
Key Components of IT:
• ______: Processes and methodologies to store, manage, and analyze data.
Data Management
Key Components of IT:
• ______: Connecting devices to share resources and information.
Networking
Key Components of IT:
• ______: Protecting information and systems from cyber threats.
Security
______ focuses on the integration of IT tools with communication technologies to enhance the sharing and dissemination of information.
ICT
Examples: Using the internet and phones, broadcasting TV and radio, managing smart home devices.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
______ focuses on the tools and systems used to manage and process information.
IT
Examples: Working with databases, developing software, managing computer networks.
Information Technology (IT)
ICT or IT?
Scope: Includes IT plus communication tools like phones, internet, and broadcasting.
ICT
ICT or IT?
Scope: Limited to computers and software.
IT
ICT or IT?
Communication: Adds technologies for communication and broadcasting.
ICT
ICT or IT?
Communication: Focuses on data management and software.
IT
ICT or IT?
Usage: For communication, broadcasting, and smart technologies in addition to managing information.
ICT
ICT or IT?
Usage: For managing information on computers.
IT
