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I.C.T.

Practical
Information and Communications Technology (I.C.T.) encompasses a
wide range of devices, software, and human interactions that enable
the effective use of digital technology in various aspects of life.

by Sanula Geemeth
Hardware: Devices and Peripherals
Input Devices Output Devices Storage Devices

Keyboards, mice, Monitors, printers, and Hard drives, solid-state


touchscreens, and scanners speakers that display drives, and removable
that allow users to interact information or produce storage like USB drives that
with and input data into audio output from a store data and information.
computers. computer.
Software: Operating Systems and
Applications

1 Operating Systems 2 Productivity Applications


Software that manages a Programs like word processors,
computer's basic functions, such spreadsheets, and presentation
as Windows, macOS, and Linux. tools that help users accomplish
tasks.

3 Specialized Software
Applications designed for specific industries or tasks, such as graphic design,
video editing, or accounting.
Liveware: Human-Computer
Interaction
Input
1
Users provide information and commands to computers through
input devices like keyboards, mice, and touchscreens.

Processing
2
Computers take the user input and process it according to the
software and algorithms in use.

Output
3
The computer then provides the user with the desired information or
result through output devices like monitors and speakers.
Firmware: Embedded Software

Low-Level Control Microcontrollers


Firmware is a type of software that is Firmware is commonly found in
embedded directly into the hardware, microcontrollers, which are small,
providing low-level control and specialized computers used in a wide
management of the device. range of electronic devices.

Startup and Initialization Updates and Maintenance


Firmware is responsible for the startup Firmware can often be updated to improve
and initialization of a device, ensuring it the device's performance, fix bugs, or add
functions properly from the moment it is new features.
powered on.
Storage: Data Storage Technologies

Hard Disk Drives Solid-State Drives Removable Cloud Storage


Storage
Traditional magnetic Flash-based storage Data stored on
storage devices that devices that are Portable storage remote servers,
store data on faster and more devices like USB accessible through
spinning platters. reliable than HDDs. drives and memory the internet for easy
cards that can be sharing and
easily transported. collaboration.
Interconnectivity and Networking

1 2 3

Local Area Networks Wide Area Networks Wireless Connectivity


Networks that connect Networks that span larger Technologies like WiFi and
devices within a small, geographical areas, often Bluetooth that allow
confined area like a home using the internet as the devices to communicate
or office. backbone. without physical cables.
Importance of I.C.T. in Modern Society

Increased Productivity I.C.T. tools and applications streamline


tasks and automate workflows, allowing
people to be more efficient and productive.

Enhanced Communication Networking and communication


technologies facilitate collaboration,
information sharing, and remote work.

Improved Access to Information The internet and digital technologies


provide instant access to a wealth of
knowledge and data.

Technological Innovation I.C.T. drives the development of new


technologies and solutions that transform
industries and our daily lives.

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