EMTECH L1 | 4TH QUARTER

These flashcards include key terms and definitions related to the introduction of ICT and its components, providing a foundation for understanding its relevance in society.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Refers to technologies used to support the processing, storing, securing, and transmitting of information.

Components of ICT

Include people, procedures, hardware, software, data, and information.

Hardware

Physical or tangible parts of a computer system.

Software

Computer programs and applications installed in hardware, providing instructions for tasks.

Data

Raw facts or figures that can be processed, stored, and transmitted by an ICT system.

Information

The result of processed, organized, and structured data.

Acronym

A shorthand way of saying an expression, formed by combining the first letters of each word from a series of words.

Empowerment Technologies

The study of ICT and its impact and relevance to society.

Societal Development

Benefits gained from using ICT as a tool for enhancing social and economic factors.

Communication Tool

Devices or technologies used for exchanging information among individuals.

Negative impacts of ICT

Adverse effects ICT can have on society, such as misinformation or privacy concerns.