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#Introduction to ICT

Chapter 1

#Chapter Profile

What is ICT? ICT Tools
Main Parts of a Computer System History and Development of Computers
Role and Importance of ICT Communication Applications of ICT
Measurement Applications of ICT Applications in Manufacturing Industries
Advantages of ICT Devices Disadvantages of ICT Devices
Applications of ICT Devices in Business and Daily Life

Take Off Century #Critical Thinking
21 st
Skills
State whether the following statements are true or false:

1. Computers are used in healthcare for diagnosing and treating diseases.
2. In education, computers are used only for word processing and not other
purposes.
3. In agriculture, computers are used to track weather patterns and help farmers
make decisions about planting crops.
4. Computers in the entertainment industry are used for creating animations and
special effects in movies.
5. Computers are used in banking to manage transactions and account information.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the use of computers, software, and the Internet
to manage, store, and share information. In this chapter, you will learn about the basic components
of ICT, including hardware, software, and how they work together to help us communicate and access
information effectively.

WHAT IS ICT?

ICT, i.e., Information and Communication Technology, refers to the
convergence of tools of Information and Communication. Here, ‘information’
refers to the processed data or output generated by computing devices,
and ‘communication’ refers to the transfer of knowledge and information.

ICT includes a diverse set of technological tools and resources that are used
to communicate, create, disseminate, store, and manage information that
needs to be processed or shared.