Technology, IT and ICT

What does hardware refer to?

• The physical components of a computer system.
• The programs and applications running on a computer.

• The network connections between devices.
• The data stored on a hard drive.

What is software?

• Software is a set of instructions that enables a computer to perform tasks.
• Software is a programming language only.
• Software refers to physical devices used in computing.
• Software is an innovation component.

What are online platforms?

• Online platforms are digital services that connect users.

• Online platforms are locations for meetings.

• Online platforms are only used for gaming.
• Online platforms are outdated forms of communication.

What is an app?

• An app is a type of hardware device for gaming.

• An app is a physical book for learning.
• An app is a form of social media platform for communication.

• An app is a software application designed for specific tasks.

What is technology?

• Technology refers to natural phenomena in a scientific environment.

• Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
• Technology is the study of ancient civilizations.
• Technology is a form of art.

What is Information Technology (IT)?

• Information Technology (IT) is a branch of mathematics.
• Information Technology (IT) refers to the study of human behavior.
• Information Technology (IT) is solely about computer hardware.
• Information Technology (IT) is the use of technology to manage and process information.

What is Information and Communication Technology (ICT)?

• The type of hardware and software used for gaming.

• A form of traditional communication using general technology.

• The use of electronic technology to manage and communicate information.

• A method of storing physical documents in such a way that communication takes place.

How has technology changed your life from your parents’ and grandparents’ childhood?

• Communication has made education more accessible.

• Education is now harder to access and more expensive.
• Communication has become less reliable and more difficult to access.

• Technology has made life more complicated and stressful.

What is cloud computing?

• Cloud computing is a method of storing data on physical devices.

• Cloud computing is a type of software used for gaming.

• Cloud computing refers to physical servers located inhouse.

• Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the internet.

How has social media impacted communication?

• Social media has no effect on communication.

• Social media has improved personal interactions.

• Social media has made communication faster and more accessible.

• Social media has reduced the number of people communicating.