ICT (CAT)-Questions and Answers Graded A+

ICT (CAT)-Questions and Answers Graded A+ What is ICT? - ANSWER-Information and Communication Technology information - ANSWER-manipulated or processed data. communication - ANSWER-the process of transferring data/information from one place to another. - ANSWER- Technology - ANSWER-System technologies (hardware and software) communication technologies (networks, communication devices) internet technologies (internet, www and e communication) ICT broad term - ANSWER-describes all the hardware and software needed to gather and process data in order to exchange information quickly and accurately. popey act - ANSWER-prevents people from stealing information. example of why information necessary for a store - ANSWER-can see when products are in high demand and ensylure adequate supply in preparation. POS - ANSWER-point of sales system point of sales system - ANSWER-Uses barcodes and scanning, more accurate and faster, usually connected to a computer database. Ethical use of computers - ANSWER-Just as it is wrong to steal or spread false information in everyday life, it is equally wrong to do so in a computer environment. Economic reasons for use of ICT - ANSWER-More accurate and reliable than people. Faster than people. cheaper than hiring people in the long term. Reduces need for resources such as paper and office space. ROM - ANSWER-Read Only Memory- Permanent instructions that cannot be changed. It allows your OS to function.