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Intro To Ict

ICT, or Information and Communication Technology, encompasses the tools and resources used for storing, creating, sharing, and transmitting information, including computers, the internet, and software. It has applications in various fields such as communication, business, education, and entertainment, facilitating activities like online shopping, research, and social media interaction. Key components of data communication include the message, sender, receiver, and the channel used for transmission.

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Intro To Ict

ICT, or Information and Communication Technology, encompasses the tools and resources used for storing, creating, sharing, and transmitting information, including computers, the internet, and software. It has applications in various fields such as communication, business, education, and entertainment, facilitating activities like online shopping, research, and social media interaction. Key components of data communication include the message, sender, receiver, and the channel used for transmission.

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INTRODUCTION TO ICT

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WHAT ICT IS?
ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology. It is a broad term that refers to all the
technical tools and resources used to store, create, share, and transmit information.
• Computers: Used to store, process, and transmit
information
• The internet: Used to access, retrieve, and share
USES OF information
• Wireless networks: Used to connect devices to the
INFORMATION internet

AND • Cell phones: Used to communicate and access


information
TECHNOLOGY • Software: Used to process and manipulate
information.
APPLICATIONS OF ICT

Information and
Communications • Communication
Technology • Business
(ICT) is used in
many aspects of • Education
daily life, • and entertainment
including :
Communication

• Social media: Connect with people around the world through social
media platforms
• Video calls: Communicate with others in real time
• Email: Send and receive messages to people around the world
• Bulletin boards and discussion groups: Communicate with large
groups of people at once
Business
• Online shopping: Buy items online
instead of going to the store
• Online payments: Use credit cards,
debit cards, or net banking to pay
for purchases
• Online advertising: Promote
products and services online
•Online accounting: Create payrolls,
balance sheets, and income
statements
Education

•Online research: Find information for homework or


research projects
•Online teaching: Use technology to teach students
Entertainment
•Access to entertainment: Use the
internet to access a wide range of
entertainment options

Other applications
•Medical diagnosis and
treatment: Use ICT to improve
medical diagnosis and treatment
The key components of Information communication

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Components of data communication

• Message: The data to be transmitted or communicated, which can include numbers, text,
photos, sound, or video.

• Sender: The computer or device (e.g., phone, tablet) that sends the message.

• Receiver: The computer or device that receives the message, which can be different from the
sender.

• Channel/medium: The physical path used to carry the data, like a wire (twisted pair,
coaxial cable), fiber optic cable, or wireless radio waves.

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