ict ch9

what is audience appreciation?

express gratitude/value for users by providing helpful, relevant information/fostering positive experiences/contributing to their understanding/learning.

how to plan ict solutions?

-identify intended audience’s needs (functional, processing information, aesthetic)

-select appropriate technology and tools (depends on complexity of task, budget, and user’s technical expertise)

-ensure it is user-friendly (intuitive to use, minimal training required, easy instructions)

-should be accessible to all (include voice commands, larger text options, and device compatibility)

-ensure it functions as expected and fulfils users needshow

how to analyze audience requirements?

-requires understanding of target audience (consider user’s capacity to use solution: age, technical proficiency, expertise)

-requires knowledge of requirements for information

-how the audience utilizes and consumes the content (if used mostly on mobile, should be mobile-friendly)

-include unique requirements for handicapped/impaired

what is IP? (Intellectual property)

creations of the human mind (software, code, algorithms, designs, literature) that are legally owned by the creator.

Tangibility of IP: (capability to be perceived)

intangible

Why does IP need legal protection?

has significant commercial value (product worth in a market) and requires legal protection from theft

what is copyright?

Legal framework protecting IP (e.g., software, documentation) from unauthorized copying.

why is copyright necessary?

-safeguard the rights of developers and innovators.

-stops software piracy (unauthorised use, replication, or distribution)

-guarantees developers receive compensation for their efforts, fostering innovation and development.

principles of copyright in computer software

-prohibits the unauthorized copying, distribution, or modification of software.

-includes End-User License Agreement (EULA),outlines what the software can/cannot be used for

-violation of principles can lead to legal consequences

how to prevent software copyright violation

-employ copyright protection strategies, eg: Digital Rights Management (DRM).

-DRM restricts restrict usage, modification, and distribution of copyrighted works

-software product activation needs a unique code to be fully functional.

-automatic updates: pirated software cannot receive updates, rendering it insecure and less effective over time.