Module 1 — Foundations, Applications, and Impact of Information Technology

Comprehensive practice flashcards covering IT definitions, components, applications in sectors like healthcare and agriculture, and societal impacts including ethics and environmental factors.

Information Technology (IT) refers to the use of computers, software, communication networks, and digital technologies to __________, process, store, retrieve, and share information.

collect

In the hospitality industry, __________ speed up service and reduce errors in the kitchen.

POS Systems

The physicall, tangible components of a computer system, such as keyboards and CPUs, are categorized as _________.

Hardware

Monitors, speakers, printers, and projectors are examples of __________ .

Output Devices

SSD, Hard Disk Drive, and RAM are categorized as __________.

Storage Devices

__________ manages and controls the computer's hardware and works in the background (e.g., macOS, Android).

System Software

Google Chrome and Canva are examples of __________ which are designed to help users perform specific tasks.

Application Software

__________ are raw facts, figures, observations, or records collected, stored, and processed by a computer system.

Data

A __________ is a system that connects two or more computers and devices, allowing them to communicate and share resources.

Network

The fifth component of IT, representing the individuals who design, operate, and use the systems, is commonly called __________.

Peopleware

In education, __________ are used to organize course content, grades, and submissions.

Learning Management Systems

__________ centralizes patient history for faster and safer care in the healthcare sector.

Electronic Medical Records

Governments use __________ to deliver public services online and increase transparency.

E-Government Services

Modern farming uses __________ and GPS Mapping to optimize field-level management.

Precision Agriculture

Mobile wallets and online banking are part of __________ innovation, which helps reach the unbanked.

FinTech

The __________ refers to the ethical challenge of unequal access to devices and internet connectivity between communities.

Digital Divide

The environmental strain caused by discarded devices that pollute soil and water is known as __________.

E-waste

The five building blocks of IT are Hardware, Software, Network, Data, and __________.

People

Personal information collected by apps and websites can be misused, sold, or exposed without consent.

Data Privacy

Hacking, phishing, and data breaches put personal and organizational data at risk.

Cybersecurity Threats

Social media and AI-generated content make false information spread faster and farther

Misinformation

Piracy and unauthorized use of digital content undermine creators' rights.

Intellectual Property

Information Technology (IT) refers to the use of computers, software, communication networks, and digital technologies to ____, _____, ____, ____, and _____.

collect, process, store, retrive, and share information

It’s about using technology to _____, _____, and, ______.

Solve Problems, Improve Efficiency, and Achive Success