Unit 2 - Chapter 1 (ICT Systems)

Question 1

What is ICT?

Answer 1

Input -> Process -> Output ->

Storage

Question 2

Components of an ICT system

Answer 2

1. People
2. Data
3. Procedures
4. Software
5. Hardware
6. Information

Question 3

4 areas of business where an ICT system is used

Answer 3

sales - processing transactions from sales of goods and services
purchasing - processing transactions involving purchasing goods or services required by the business
Finance - managing the flow of money in and out of the business
Operations - carrying out the main business of the organisation

Question 4

Definition of Data

Answer 4

Raw facts and figures or a set of values

Question 5

Definition of Information

Answer 5

Information is data that has been processed into something meaningful.

Question 6

ICT Legislation

Answer 6

Data Protection Act
Computer Misuse Act
Copyright and Patents Act
Freedom of Information Act

Question 7

Software definition

Answer 7

Software is the programs on the computer system that allow it to function and carry out the processing needed. The software could be generic (off the shelf) or bespoke.