Chapter 1 :
information and communication technology; ICT
1. What Is Technology?
Ans Technology is a body of knowledge devoted to creating tools, processing actions and extracting of materials.
2. The Components of Information Systems?
Ans Information systems are combinations of hardware, software, and telecommunications networks that people build and use to collect, create, and distribute useful data, typically in organizational settings
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What is the definition of a process?A process is a series of steps undertaken to achieve a desired outcome or goal
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What benefits one can get from ICT ?
ICT can make teaching online and we get the associated benefit. Using ICT we can prepare better presentation that makes learning entertaining and thus reduces learning stress.
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ICT Careers Include
- Computer Programmers
- Web Designers
- Database Analysts
- Project Managers
- Social Media Managers
- Social Community Managers
- Security/Networking Analysts
- Technology Support
- Mobile Application Developers
- Technical Trainers/Managers
- e-Marketing Specialists
- Digital Specialists
- Public Relations/Content Marketing
- Web Development Specialists
- Social Media & Marketing Coordinators
- Integrated Marketing Strategists
- Corporate Communications Coordinators
- Online Engagement Specialists
ICT creates opportunities for entertainment
ICT is not just computers, keyboards and printers. ICT is mobile phones, tablets and email, the Internet, YouTube, Facebook, iPods, Twitter, interactive games, online shopping, social networking. And just think all of the new things that ICT will introduce into our lives in the future – the potential is unlimited!
Entertainment technologies have spawned the creation of many new occupations for creative students with computer skills. You can join the world of entertainment with ICT qualifications – you never know what you might invent or who you will connect with.
- What are three examples of information system hardware?
- Information systems hardware is the part of an information system you can touch – the physical components of the technology. Computers, keyboards, disk drives, iPads, and flash drives are all examples of information systems hardware. We will spend some time going over these components and how they all work together in chapter
