Lesson 1: Introduction to ICT

• What does ICT stand for?

  Information and Communication Technology
• How is information defined in the context of ICT?

  Information is valuable context that gives meaning and relevance to many people depending on the context.
• What is the relationship between data and information?

  Data is referred to as accurate and timely information that is committed and organized for a purpose.
• What does communication refer to in ICT?

  Communication refers to the conveying of information between two or more people in different places.
• What is the purpose of technology in ICT?

  Technology is a means of creating new tools to accomplish various tasks in our daily lives.
• What does ICT deal with?

  ICT deals with the use of different communication technologies such as mobile phones, telephones, and the internet to locate, save, send, and edit information.
• What are the components of an ICT system?

  1. Hardware: Physical parts of a computer (e.g., input and output devices)
  2. Software: Instructions that enable user interaction with hardware
  3. Internet Access: Ability to connect to the internet
  4. Data: Distinct pieces of information transmitted in special formats
  5. Communication Technology: Equipment and programs for processing information
  6. Transaction: Sequence of information exchange treated as a unit
  7. Cloud Computing: Access to shared pools of resources
• What is hardware in the context of an ICT system?

  Hardware refers to the physical parts or components of a computer.
• What is software in an ICT system?

  Software is a collection of instructions that enable the user to interact with a computer and perform tasks.
• What does internet access refer to?

  Internet access refers to the ability of individuals and organizations to connect to the internet using various devices.
• What are the types of data mentioned in the study material?

  The types of data include image formats, text formats, and video/audio formats.
• What is communication technology?

  Communication technology refers to all equipment and programs used to process and communicate information.
• What is a transaction in the context of ICT?

  A transaction is a sequence of information exchange treated as a unit for satisfying a request and ensuring database integrity.
• What is cloud computing?

  Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiquitous access to shared pools of configurable resources.