Write down the Advantages and disadvantages of "Information and Communication technology

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Q:2 Write down the Advantages and disadvantages of "Information and Communication technology

 Advantages and disadvantages of "Information and Communication Technology" 

Information Communication Technology (ICT) “Information Communication Technology (ICT) is a term that describes types of technology that are used specifically for communications.” It is like Information Technology, but ICT focuses more on technologies that deal with communication, like cell phones, the Internet and wireless networks, among other things.

 Because of the convergence of the two technologies in the sense that we increasingly use digital data to communicate, a new term has been coined: information and communication technology (ITC). Today we use computers to call, each other and telephones to process data and send emails. 

Usage of ICT 

The field of Information Communication Technology has taken off in the last decade. Developed countries have a higher use of ICT, but developing countries have made significant increases in use over the last five years. At the end of 2008, the world had more than 4 billion mobile phone users, and close to one- fourth of the world's population had access to the Internet. 

Utilitarian Objectives 

One of the main aims of ICT is to help students to become competent and confident users who can use the basic knowledge and skills acquired to assist them in their daily lives. It is also supposed to prepare students for the world of tomorrow. It aims to help learners to have an open and flexible mind. This will help them to adjust to the inevitable future changes. 

Social Aims of ICT

 It aims to equip learners with the appropriate social skills required to cooperate with fellow ICT learners for a more productive learning experience. It enpowers students who are unable to use this technology outside the school premises by ensuring sufficient access to those students. Through this, it will also ensure equity among all learners, as they will all have the same opportunities to use the ICT facilities in school.

 Another social objective of ICT is to facilitate good communication between the students, thus promoting better social understanding. ICT aims to assist students to appreciate the beauty and diversity of culture. It also aims to help students become well-cultured citizens of the modern world. 

It achieves this as it facilitates the discovery and appreciation of various cultural heritages of different countries around the world. Personal Objectives ICT aims to assist students to grow personally by facilitating different methods of learning. Distance-learning programs are now provided by most colleges and universities. 

Many people are using these programs to get degrees that they would not have been able to receive without ICT. It also aims to allow the public to easily access the necessary information over the Internet. Regulations Americans enjoys relative freedom in the use of ICT, but other governments are struggling to regulate its use. 

Most recently, governments in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia decided to block features on Blackberry smart phones, which allow citizens to access the Internet without regulation. Starting Oct. 11, 2010, users will not be able to access email or the Internet through their BlackBerrys.

 Information Technology 

Information technology refers to devices (hardware) and algorithms or programs (software) used to store, retrieve and process data. In simple terms, it refers to all computer applications and devices. Communication Technology In the modern sense of the term, communication technology includes electronic systems used for communication between individuals or groups not physically present at the same location. 

It is about ways people can talk or write to each other and exchange messages, pictures or sounds. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has a major impact on business operations. Companies are able to utilize ICT to manage business operations from accounting to advertisement. With the rapid development of ICT, it is now possible to conduct more business transactions at a minimal cost compared to the previous era where ICT development was minimal.

 Business operators and the ICT department are now able to become innovative and discover new ways to make Information and Communication technology work for them. Information and communications technology refers to a vast network of computer terminals, fiber optic cables and server equipment that collect and present data. Stock market investors are familiar with the stock ticker, which streams stock price quotes between exchange trading floors and numerous data points across the globe. 

Media outlets, such as CNN and Bloomberg, present and analyze statistical information daily. Features Communications technology lowers expenses and improves liquidity for the overall market. Liquidity is synonymous with one’s ability to raise cash on demand. For example, stock traders place sell orders with information technology to quickly receive cash for their investments. 

Online trading enables smaller investors to bypass expensive financial advisers and coordinate their own trading strategies. Meanwhile, consumers search online for low- priced goods and read reviews to evaluate the quality of big-ticket items. Warning Criminals may exploit information technology to steal your identity and execute unauthorized money transfers and purchases. 

Because of this it's important to install antivirus software on your computers to protect personal information.