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What is ICT 01
DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc.

What is ICT 01

What is ICT? Explore how technology supports communication, work, and learning. You will spot where devices, software, and networks fit, and why digital safety matters.

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Fascinating Fact:

Digital skills include using software effectively and safely, such as organising files, checking sources, and protecting passwords.

In KS3 ICT, ICT means using digital technology to create, store, process, and share information. It includes hardware (devices), software (programs), networks (connections), and the people and processes that make systems work in real life.

Key Terms

  • ICT: Information and Communication Technology, the tools and systems used to handle and share information digitally.
  • Hardware: The physical parts of a computer system, such as a keyboard, processor, or printer.
  • Software: The programs and apps that tell a device what to do, such as a web browser or word processor.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does ICT mean in KS3?

In KS3, ICT means using digital technology to work with information and communication, such as creating documents, using email, searching online, and managing data.

What is the difference between ICT and computing?

ICT focuses on using technology to solve problems and complete tasks, while computing focuses more on how computers work, including programming, algorithms, and computational thinking.

What are examples of ICT in everyday life?

Examples include smartphones, online banking, school learning platforms, video calls, GPS navigation, and websites that store and share information through networks.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
Which is not used to input data into a computer?
Datalogger
Graphics tablet
Optical scanner
Printer
A printer is an output device
2 .
Which is not used for general data storage?
CPU
Hard disc
Magnetic tape
Optical disc
This is the silicon chip that processes the input
3 .
Some equipment is described as 'Digital'. This means .......
it is better quality than normal
it is more reliable
it is more accurate
None of these
A digital signal (one consisting of a string of only 1's and 0's) can be all three - better quality, more reliable and accurate. The label 'Digital' is often used to impress consumers but it does NOT describe the quality or reliability of the equipment itself, which is what this question asked
4 .
Which is not a good reason to use computers?
They can do many jobs better than people
They can often save people from doing boring work
They do not make mistakes
They make people unemployed
One of the first uses of computers that created unemployment was in the car manufacturing industry where computer controlled machines were used to build many parts of the cars. People were no longer needed and many car workers found themselves unemployed
5 .
Which of the following is an advantage of digital TV signals?
Analogue TVs are old fashioned
Broadcasters can offer many more channels
Digital signals are cheaper
Digital TVs are more reliable
Digital broadcasts offer more choice of channels. They have many other advantages such as less interference and high definition (HD) images
6 .
General purpose computers can perform many tasks .......
because modern technology is very clever
because the electronic components are very small
because the processing chips are very fast
because they can be programmed in different ways
Different programs are available to produce different outputs from data
7 .
What is meant by 'Digital Data'?
Data represented by numbers between 0 and 10
Data which contains no errors
Information represented as 1s and 0s
Information represented as numbers
Computers work on binary code. There is no confusion in binary, something can only be 1 or 0
8 .
ICT stands for .......
Information and Communication Technology
Information for Communication Technology
Information for Computer Technology
International Computer Training
It is a very wide subject that includes learning about networks and software as well as computers and how they are used
9 .
What does DVD stand for?
Digital Verifiable Disc
Digital Versatile Disc
Digital Voodoo Disc
Digital Volatile Data
It was originally meant to stand for 'digital video disc' but it was soon realised that it could be used to store a lot more than just video images. DVDs are most commonly used to store films and games software
10 .
All computers create output by doing what to the input data?
Processing
Protecting
Scrambling
Writing
Remember the stages: input, process and output
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - The history of ICT

Author:  Duncan Daish
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