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Week 1-2 PRELIMS Flashcards

1
Q

This term was first used in the early 1980s to indicate the
convergence of computer technology and communication technology.

A

Information Technology (IT)

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2
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In the 1990s, this term was more
widely used to replace IT – which is to give a greater emphasis on communication
aspect.

A

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

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3
Q

What are the 3 types of Technology

A

Communication Technology
Content Technology
Computer Technology

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4
Q

It is also known as raw facts, and is considered as the backbone of everything we
do.

A

Data

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5
Q

Refers to all equipment and programs that are used to process and communicate
information.

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Communication Technology

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6
Q

Refers to a variety of devices and touchpoints that delivers and markets relevant,
meaningful, and timely information.

A

Content Technology

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7
Q

This comprises of the available technology that are used in solving complex problems.

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Computer Technology

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8
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It’s data that has been interpreted so that it has meaning for the user.

A

Information

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9
Q

What are the Impacts of ICT

A

Globalization
Knowledge Economy
Business Transformation
Digital Transformation

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10
Q

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence
or start operating on an international scale

A

Globalization

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11
Q

An economy in which growth is dependent on the quantity, quality, and accessibility of
the information available, rather than on the means of production

A

Knowledge Economy

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12
Q

ICT has made a great impact in transforming businesses by the use of collaborative
work and teamwork through technological innovation.

A

Business Transformation

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13
Q

It means “Going paperless”

A

Digital Transformation

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14
Q

It serves as a broad blue print for acquiring, developing,
implementing and integrating ICT in order to support the business functions and
strategies of an organization.

A

ICT Architecture

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15
Q

What are the Elements of ICT Infastracture

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ICT Resources
ICT Services
ICT Management

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16
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This supports and manages all ICT resources and ICT services in the organization.

A

ICT Infastracture

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17
Q

the physical equipment used for input, processing,
storing and output activities

A

Computer Hardware

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18
Q

the intangible parts of a computer system

A

Computer Software

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19
Q

consists of both physical devices and
software that links various computers located at various locations

A

Communication Technology

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20
Q

What are the 4 ICT Resources

A

Computer Hardware
Computer Software
Communication Technology
Data

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21
Q

This provide means for utilizing all ICT resources available within the organization.

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ICT Services

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22
Q

This explains how the available ICT resources and ICT services are arranged, operated,
maintained and managed.

A

ICT Management

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23
Q

This starts by getting a holistic perspective on what the organization aims to achieve and
how it will do so.

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ICT Strategic Planning

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24
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This is the process of obtaining ICT infrastructure.

A

ICT Acquisition

25
Q

It is a clear set of ICT projects that will be carried out by the organization to support ICT
Strategic Plan.

A

ICT Operational Plan

26
Q

What are the 4 Major Computer System Components

A

CPU
Primary Storage or Main Memory
Secondary Storage
Input and Output Peripherals

27
Q

The part of a computer hardware that does the actual computation.

A

CPU or Central Processing Unit

28
Q

It’s also known as the Brain of the Computer

A

CPU or Central Processing Unit

29
Q

What are the components of CPU

A

CU or Control Unit
ALU or Arithemtic Logic Unit
Registers

30
Q

This is the component of CPU which is responsible for controlling
the process of computation.

A

CU or Control Unit

31
Q

This is the component of CPU which is responsible for
performing arithmetic and logic operations.

A

ALU or Arithmetic Logic Unit

32
Q

This is the component of CPU which are high-speed storage areas that store
temporary results and certain control operations

A

Registers

33
Q

This is the part of a computer system that is used for storing data and instruction.

A

Primary Storage

34
Q

It’s a storage that is non-volatile

A

Primary Storage

35
Q

It’s the amount of instructions and data that can be stored in a primary storage.

A

Memory Capacity

36
Q

This storage can only stores data limitedly

A

Primary Storage

37
Q

The amount of instructions and data that can be stored by the primary storage is limited.
To store a very large amount of data, most computer systems use ____________.

A

Secondary Storage

38
Q

It’s volatile and is cheaper than primary storage.

A

Secondary Storage

39
Q

What are the 3 types of Secondary Storage

A

Magnetic Media
Optical Media
Flash Memory

40
Q

It is one of the oldest types of magnetic media.

A

Magnetic tape

41
Q

Requires a tape reader to read information

A

Magnetic Media

42
Q

Data is recorded into it using pinpoint laser beam that burns tiny hole into the surface of
a reflective plastic platter

A

Optical Media

43
Q

It’s a type of Secondary storage that is compact and portable.

A

Flash Memory

44
Q

it is now being used to replace magnetic diskette

A

Flash Memory

45
Q

Computers communicate with the outside world through ________ and ____________.

A

Input and Output Peripherals

46
Q

What are the 2 types of input devices?

A

Human data entry Devices
Source data automation Devices

47
Q

What are Human Data Entry Devices? (Examples)

A

Keyboard
Mouse
Touch pad
Joystick
Scanner
Monitor
Printer
Plotter
Touch Screen

48
Q

What are Source Data Automation Devices? (Examples)

A

Point of sales terminals
Barcode scanner
Optical character recognition
Sensors
Camera

49
Q

What are the 6 categories of Computer Heirarchy?

A

Supercomputers
Mainframes Computers
Minicomputers
Workstations
Microcomputers
Computing device

50
Q

These normally refer to the type of computer that has the fastest computing
engine at a particular time.

A

Supercomputers

51
Q

It can be also used for weather forecasting and seismic analysis.

A

Supercomputers

52
Q

These computers are widely being used by large enterprises or extensive
computing applications that are accessed by thousands of users.

A

Mainframes Computers

53
Q

this are computers that are specifically configured to meet the most demanding technical computing requirements.

A

Workstations

54
Q

These computers are relatively small and inexpensive computers that perform the
same functions as mainframe computers, but with limited capabilities.

A

Minicomputers

55
Q

This type of computer is used to accomplish specific tasks such as process control
and for scientific and engineering applications.

A

Minicomputers

56
Q

This is the most popular single user computer and can be classified as: Desktop
PC, Laptop, and Netbook computers

A

Microcomputers

57
Q

This refer to smaller and mobile computers.

A

Computing device

58
Q

What are the 2 types of Primary Storage?

A

RAM
Cache Memory

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