ICT and Its Impact

The video tutorial explains ICT, its components, and its impact on society. ICT, or Information and Communications Technology, encompasses devices, applications, and systems that facilitate digital interaction. It has revolutionized work, communication, and economic development, often being referred to as the fourth Industrial Revolution. ICT advancements have made technology more affordable and opened new market opportunities. However, ICT also presents challenges, such as data-related crimes, job displacement due to automation, and reduced human interaction.

What does ICT stand for?

• Interactive Communication Technology

• Information and Computing Technology

• Internet and Computer Technology

• Information and Communication Technology

How is ICT different from IT?

• ICT includes more components related to digital technologies

• ICT is only about hardware

• ICT is only about software

• IT is a subset of ICT

Which of the following is NOT a component of ICT?

• Data

• Internet access

• Cloud computing

• Mechanical engineering

What has ICT drastically changed?

• Only how people communicate

• Only how people learn

• Only how people work

• How people work, communicate, learn, and live

What is one of the economic impacts of ICT?

• It has no impact on the economy

• It contributes to economic development

• It only affects small businesses

• It only affects large corporations

What has the advancement of ICT capabilities led to?

• Increased costs for vendors

• Decreased convenience for businesses

• Cheaper development and delivery of technologies

• No change in market opportunities

Which of the following is a benefit of ICT advancements?

• Decreased data availability

• Automated cost-cutting business processes

• Higher costs for consumers

• Increased manual labor

What is one of the downsides of ICT?

• Decreased automation

• Data digitization leading to new levels of crime

• Job creation

• Increased human interaction

How has ICT affected human interaction according to some beliefs?

• It has enhanced human interaction

• It has stifled human interaction

• It has only affected digital communication

• It has no effect on human interaction

What is a potential negative impact of automation tools and robots?

• They only affect the IT sector

• They have no impact on employment

• They displace workers

• They create more jobs