WEEK 2 Living in the IT Era Pretest

What is the primary purpose of Information Communication Technology (ICT)?

• A. To entertain people with multimedia content

• B. To manage and process agricultural production

• C. To facilitate the storage, retrieval, and transmission of information

• D. To build physical infrastructure like roads and bridges

What is the primary purpose of Information Technology (IT)?

• A. To entertain people with games

• B. To manage and process information

• C. To create art and design

• D. To build physical structures

Impact of IT on Society

• A. It has slowed down communication

• B. It has made communication more expensive

• C. It has enabled instant communication globally

• D. It has reduced the importance of communication

Basic IT Concepts

• A. Storing data on a local hard drive

• B. Running applications on a physical server

• C. Accessing and storing data over the internet

• D. Using software on a desktop computer

Internet and Its Uses: Which of the following is NOT a use of the internet?

• A. Shopping online

• B. Sending emails

• C. Writing on paper

• D. Accessing online education

Careers in IT

• A. Network Administrator

• B. Civil Engineer

• C. Architect

• D. Chef

Understanding Data and Information:

What is the difference between data and information?

• A. Data is processed, while information is raw

• B. Data is a collection of raw facts, while information is processed data

• C. Information is raw, while data is processed

• D. There is no difference

The Evolution of Technology

Which of the following is considered the first general-purpose computer?

• A. ENIAC

• B. UNIVAC

• C. IBM PC

• D. Macintosh