ICT Topic 1&2

Question	Answer
What is ICT	The use of technology for the input processing, storage and output of data and information.
What is an ICT system	Where the output goes directly to a human or another ICT system Image: ac553fca-b6bc-44c4-94ae-2a06a4245e53 (image/png)
What are the components of an ICT system	People Procedures Data Information Hardware Software
What is data	Raw and unprocessed, no context.
What is Information	Data that has been processed and given a context.
Different forms of data	Text Image Moving image Sound
What is encoding	Encoding data to input into an ICT system means that the computer can understand and process it e.g. binary.
What is coding information	Coding information on collection will allow for more effective processing. coding is the shortening of information so that it is more accurate e.g. Blue-bl
Factors the effect information	Relevance Up to date Accuracy
How data can arise	Data can be collected electronically or manually. Direct- collected for its sole purpose by the person who is going to use it. Indirectly- bought from someone else.

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