Computers, Part of Your Life - Grade 11

Flashcards about ICT, CAT, and Computers.

ICT in Communication

The influence of ICT on how we communicate; including social networking, messaging, blogs, and email.

ICT and Access to Information

The influence of ICT on accessing information quickly, determining source reliability, and analyzing/summarizing.

ICT in Leisure

The influence of ICT on leisure activities like movies, music, online travel, games, and fitness programs.

The Role of ICT in the Workplace

ICT allows work from anywhere with computer access, effective communication, large data storage, adapting to trends, and performing difficult tasks.

Negative Roles of ICT in the Workplace

Constant upgrading, smaller skilled work force, and longer hours for ICT employees.

CAT (Computer Applications Technology)

Teaches you to solve problems with computers, learn new software, and use computers for research.

Careers Enhanced by CAT

Fashion, game, web designers, doctors, musicians, social media advertisers, photographers, accountants

Computer Function

The process of receiving input, processing it, producing output, and storing input and output.

Examples of Computers

Laptops, smartphones, tablets, desktop computers

Types of Computers Based on Size and Processing Power

Servers, desktops, laptops, notebooks, tablets, smartphones.

Uses of Computers and ICT Devices

Entertainment, surfing the web, communication, social networking. Enables portability for work anywhere, anytime.

Laptops/Notebooks

Portable computers with low power consumption and hinged screens.

Laptop Power Settings

Conserving power by sleeping/hibernating, adjusting screen brightness, and balancing power consumption with performance

Tablets

Portable computer with touch screen, ideal for small-scale computing, with mobile operating systems, long battery life, and wireless connectivity.

Hybrid Laptops/Tablets

Laptops/tablets that combine touch screens with hinges or detachable screens, allowing use as a tablet.

Smartphones

Combines features of many devices, including OS, large color screens, data modem, GPS, cameras, WiFi, speakers, and microphone.

Servers

Computers that provide services or resources to client computers on a network.

Dedicated Devices

Devices designed for a specific task, and are not considered general-purpose computers.

Concerns Regarding Hardware Theft

Data may not be backed up and/or may be private or sensitive.

Hardware Theft Protection

Record serial numbers, use cable locks, lockable cabinets, and motion sensors.

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Protects against power surges and provides power to computers when the power goes out.