EMPTECH Midterms

• Empower


  give (someone) the authority or power to do something and To make (someone) stronger and more confident. To enable
• Technology 


  the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. refers to methods, systems, and devices which are the result of scientific knowledge being used for practical purposes
• Empowerment Technologies


  empowering the world with the use of technology. It is a course designed to equip students with knowledge and skills on how to maximize the use of the different Information Communication Technologies as a tool for curating, contextualizing, collaborating, and creating content and experiences.
• Information and Communications Technology (ICT)


  the technological tools and resources that are used to communicate, create, disseminate, store, and manage information. It refers to the use of the different communication technologies such as mobile phones, telephones, internet, etc. to locate, save, and edit information.
• Hardware

  Refers to the physical devices and equipment used in ICT, such as computers, servers, routers, and communication devices.
• External hardware


  devices and components that are connected to the computer from the outside and are not housed within the computer case.
• Peripheral Devices


  Devices like keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, and external hard drives
• Monitors


  External display devices that allow users to view output from the computer
• Speakers or Headphone


  output devices for audio
• External Storage Devices


  USB drives, external hard drives, and memory cards.
• Network Devices


  Routers, modems, and external network adapters.
• Cameras and Microphones


  External devices for video conferencing, recording, or capturing audio
• Internal Hardware


  refers to components that are installed inside the computer case and are an integral part of the computer system.
• Central Processing Unit (CPU)


  Brain of the computer responsible for executing instructions
• Motherboard


  The main circuit board that connects all other internal components.
• Random Access Memory (RAM)


  Temporary storage for actively running programs and data.
• Hard Drive 


  Storage devices for long-term data storage
• Graphics Card (GPU)


  Responsible for rendering graphics and images.
• Power Supply Unit (PSU)


  Provides power to internal components.
• Software

  • a set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks. It is a generic term used to refer to applications, scripts, and programs that run on a device
  • Encompasses the programs, applications, and operating systems that run on the hardware, enabling various functions and tasks.
  • collection of programs and related data that provides the instructions for telling a computer what to do and how to do it. These are any set of instructions that guides the hardware and tells it how to accomplish is task.
• System Software


  is designed to provide a platform for other software to run and interact with the computer hardware. It manages the hardware components and ensures that the computer's resources are utilized efficiently.
• Operating System


  The core component that manages hardware resources, provides a user interface, and runs and coordinates system and application software
• Device Drivers


  Software that facilitates communication between the operating system and hardware devices such as printers, graphics cards, and storage devices
• Utilities


  Tools that perform system maintenance tasks, such as disk management, antivirus scanning, and system diagnostics
• Application Software


  is designed to perform specific tasks or functions for end-users. It allows users to accomplish various activities on the computer, ranging from productivity tasks to entertainment.
• Word Processors


  Allows users to create and edit text documents.
• Spreadsheets


  Facilitates numerical calculations and data analysis.
• Web Browsers


  Enables users to access and interact with content on the internet
• Graphics Software


  Supports the creation and editing of images and multimedia content
• Games


  Entertainment software designed for playing games.
• Business Applications


  Software for tasks like accounting, project management, and customer relationship management.
• Netware

  • refers to software or technology related to networking. It encompasses various software or systems associated with networking and communication technologies.
  • refers to a set of software tools, protocols, or applications designed to facilitate network communication, management, or services.
  • Includes the network infrastructure and protocols that facilitate communication and data exchange between devices, both locally and globally.
• Web-Based Applications

  • applications are software application accessed through a web browser over the internet.
  • offers platform independence, allowing users to access the application from various devices, and centralizes data storage for collaborative and consistent use.
• Institutional Parameters

  • The organizational structures, policies, and regulations that influence the development and use of ICT. This includes government policies, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks
  • shape the environment in which ICT operates, influencing issues like privacy, security, and accessibility
• Financial Parameters

  • Economic considerations related to the funding, investment, and financial sustainability of ICT projects. This includes budgets, funding sources, and return on investment.
  • determine the resources available for the development and maintenance of ICT infrastructure and services
• Cultural Parameters

  • Social and cultural norms, values, and practices that influence how people use and perceive ICT. This includes digital literacy, attitudes toward technology, and cultural preferences.
  • affect the adoption of ICT, user behavior, and the design of technology to align with cultural contexts
• Application-related Parameters

  • The specific uses and applications of ICT in various domains such as education, healthcare, business, and entertainment
  • The success and impact of ICT are determined by how well it meets the needs and requirements of specific applications and industries
• Information

  • the knowledge obtained from reading, investigation, study, or research
  • developed in order to make information more accessible to different groups of people – where they are able to curate, create, or discover valuable contents
• Communication

  • a process whereby information is exchanged
  • enables people to disseminate and disclose information to the public and connect to different sides of the globe. It is a platform to convey a message or advocacies and is able to reach massive audiences.
• Technology

  • the use of all the scientific advancement (knowledge, experience, and resource) to create processes and products that fulfill human needs
  • make use of the different scientific and technological advancement as its medium in gathering, creating, and sharing information and content.