Basic Information and Communication Technology Notes

Information and Communication Technologies ( ICT )
ICT (Information and Communication Technology) is the use of technology to
send, receive, store, and manage information. It includes devices, networks, and
systems that make communication and information-sharing possible .
Components of ICT :
1. Software
2. Hardware
3. Storage
4. Network
5. ICT Platform



1. Software
A set of instruction given to the computer to solve a particular problem or to
perform a specific task is called Software . It is also called computer program . We
cannot touch and see software . Software acts as a bridge between the user and
the hardware, translating user inputs into machine-readable instructions that a
computer’s hardware can execute. Here’s a breakdown of the types, components,
and functionality of software:

Types of Software
1. System Software
2. Application software
1, System Software :

System software is the essential software that runs a computer and helps it operate
smoothly. It acts as a manager, controlling the computer’s hardware, so other
programs and applications can work.

The main example of system software is the operating system (like Windows,
macOS, or Linux), which allows you to do things like open files, run apps, and
connect to the internet.