Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)
Q1. What is Information and Communication Technology?
A. ICT refers to technologies that provide access to information through telecommunications, including the internet, wireless networks, and digital devices.
Q2. Name two examples of ICT devices.
A. Computers and smartphones.
Q3. What is the full form of ICT?
A. Information and Communication Technology.
Q4. What is the role of ICT in education?
A. It enables e-learning, online classes, and access to digital study materials.
Q5. Name two uses of ICT in healthcare.
A. Telemedicine and electronic health records.
Q6. What is telecommunication?
A. The transmission of information over a distance using electronic means.
Q7. What is e-governance?
A. The use of ICT by government to deliver services, exchange information, and improve governance.
Q8. Give two examples of online communication tools.
A. Email and video conferencing.
Q9. What is cloud computing?
A. The delivery of computing services over the internet, including storage, databases, and software.
Q10. Name two benefits of cloud computing.
A. Data accessibility from anywhere and reduced hardware costs.
Q11. What is social media?
A. Online platforms where people create, share, and interact with content, e.g., Facebook, Instagram.
Q12. Name two disadvantages of excessive social media use.
A. Reduced physical activity and risk of cyberbullying.
Q13. What is cyber security?
A. Measures taken to protect computers, networks, and data from unauthorized access or attacks.
Q14. Name two examples of cyber threats.
A. Viruses and phishing attacks.
Q15. What is encryption?
A. The process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
Q16. What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
A. The simulation of human intelligence in machines that can perform tasks like decision-making and learning.
Q17. Name two applications of AI.
A. Virtual assistants and facial recognition systems.
Q18. What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
A. The network of physical devices connected to the internet, capable of collecting and sharing data.
Q19. Give two examples of IoT devices.
A. Smartwatches and smart home assistants.
Q20. What is big data?
A. Extremely large datasets that can be analyzed to reveal patterns, trends, and associations.
Q21. What is virtual reality (VR)?
A. A simulated experience created by computer technology, which can be similar to or completely different from the real world.
Q22. Give two uses of VR.
A. Gaming and medical training simulations.
Q23. What is augmented reality (AR)?
A. An interactive experience where digital elements are overlaid onto the real world.
Q24. Name one popular AR application.
A. Pokémon GO.
Q25. What is e-commerce?
A. Buying and selling goods or services over the internet.
Q26. Give two examples of e-commerce platforms.
A. Amazon and Flipkart.
Q27. What is digital literacy?
A. The ability to effectively find, evaluate, and use information from digital sources.
Q28. What is 5G technology?
A. The fifth generation of mobile network technology offering faster internet speeds and better connectivity.
Q29. What is open-source software?
A. Software whose source code is freely available for modification and redistribution.
Q30. Give two examples of open-source software.
A. Linux operating system and Mozilla Firefox browser.