ICT

Question 1

Acronym of ICT

Answer 1

Information
Communication
Technology

Question 2

Examples of communication technologies

Answer 2

Internet
Wireless networks
Cell phones
Computers

Question 3

ICTs used in everyday life

Answer 3

Reading a newspaper online
Sending an SMS
Withdrawing money from an ATM
Video conferences

Question 4

What do ICT systems enable(what’s an ICT system)

Answer 4

Users to access, retrieve, store, transmit, and manipulate information in digital form

Question 5

Advantages of use of ICTs

Answer 5

Communication: Saves money and speeds up information sharing.

Globalization: Video calls reduce travel costs and connect people worldwide.

Cost Effectiveness: Cheaper than phone calls.

Greater Availability: Automation offers 24/7 access via websites and voicemail.

Education: Computers and the internet provide new learning opportunities.

Question 6

Disadvantages of use of ICTs

Answer 6

Privacy: Concerns about private information becoming public due to signal interceptions and email hacking.

Education: Insufficient ICT equipment.

Reliance on Technology: Overreliance on technology weakens memory.

Computer Viruses: Threats like worms, trojans, malware, spam, and phishing disrupt lives.

Expensive: High costs make technology unaffordable for some.

Question 7

What’s a server(function)

Answer 7

provide resources and services to other computers and users in a network

Question 8

Examples of dedicated devices

Answer 8

Mp3 players
Abs breaking system
ATM machines

Question 9

How does an ICT system work

Answer 9

1. Input: Collect data using devices like keyboards or scanners.
2. Processing: The computer processes the data with software.
3. Storage: Save the data in storage devices like hard drives.
4. Output: Display results on monitors or printers.
5. Communication: Share data over networks like the internet.

Question 10

Advantages of a POS system

Answer 10

Modern POS systems use barcode scanning to quickly and easily add up bills.

Scanning is more accurate and prevents errors from manual price entry.

Question 11

What is piracy

Answer 11

The illegal copying and distribution of software and CDs / DVDs

Question 12

What’s a virus

Answer 12

Malicious software

Question 13

Types of virueses

Answer 13

Worms
Trojans
Sypware

Question 14

Economic reasons for use of ICT

Answer 14

They are more accurate and reliable than people

They are fast

They can work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cheaper than people in the long run

Reduces need for resources such as paper and office space