ICT Flashcards
Acronym of ICT
Information
Communication
Technology
Examples of communication technologies
Internet
Wireless networks
Cell phones
Computers
ICTs used in everyday life
Reading a newspaper online
Sending an SMS
Withdrawing money from an ATM
Video conferences
What do ICT systems enable(what’s an ICT system)
Users to access, retrieve, store, transmit, and manipulate information in digital form
Advantages of use of ICTs
Communication- money can be saved, much quicker to move information around
Globalization- Video conferencing saves money on flights and accommodation. Brought countries and people closer together
Cost effectiveness- cheaper than phone calls
Greater Availability- ICT has made it possible for business to be automated giving clients access to a website or voicemail 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Education- Computers along with their programs and the internet have created educational opportunities not available to previous generations
Disadvantages of use of ICTs
Privacy- from signal interceptions to email hacking, people are now worried about their once private information becoming public knowledge
Education- lack of ICT equipment
Reliance on Technology- People have more to remember these days, and they are relying on technology for their memory but less use of your memory, the poorer it becomes
Computer viruses- worms, trojans, malware, spam, phishing - any other all can cause chaos and disrupt our daily lives
Expensive - cannot afford
What’s a server
Computers that provide resources and services to other computers and users in a network
Examples of dedicated devices
Mp3 players
Abs breaking system
ATM machines
How does an ICT system work
You (or the system) collect data, which is then stored, communicated or processed immediately
Data can be sent for processing as it is collected, or as it is retrieved from storage or communication
The information created by processing is displayed, sent to storage, or communicated further
Advantages of a POS system
Modern POS systems use barcode scanning so that bills can be added up taste and more easily
Scanning is also more accurate and prevents errors that typically occur when prices are typed in manually
What is piracy
The illegal copying and distribution of software and CDs / DVDs
What’s a virus
Malicious software
Types of virueses
Worms
Trojans
Sypware
Ways in which ICT can be used unethically
Stealing from each other in ways not possible before
-piracy
-identify theft
-theft of data
-theft of computer time
Spreading false information with a speed and reach never possible before
Creating malicious software like viruses
Economic reasons for use of ICT
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
