7 - ICT In Business Flashcards
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What are networks
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Networks - are used in order to share and exchange data with each other (e.g load work in different parts of school)
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What are personal computers
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Personal computer (PC) - computer used by one person/family use at home
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What are spread sheets
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Spreadsheet - used for data handling and calculations
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What are databases
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- database - store data e.g for customer details
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What are power points
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- PowerPoint - used for presentations can display text,images & video
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What is word processing
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word processing - used to display written material eg Letters, reports
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What is desktop publishing
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- desktop publishing - software allows lay out of pages on monitor e.g personal look
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What is the internet
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- Internet - a computer network that connects computers worldwide
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What is e-commerce
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- E-commerce - used to buy and sell on the internet
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What is email
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- email - form of communication using computers connected to networks
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What is the purpose of ICT in business activities
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- communication ( email ) quick and easy
- keep check on stock level using spreadsheets to calculate how many items have been sold
- databases can record information, which can be used by HR department for records for employees.
- neater than having paper
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Benefits of upgrading ICT
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- Speed of communication which can save labour hours
- efficient
- paperless office
- growth of e commerce
- workers can work from home
- productivity is higher
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Disadvantages of using ICT
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- initial cost of implement ion can be expensive
- regular upgrades to system needed
- training has to be considered
- security issues - if businesses system is hacked into
