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Elective ICT for West African Senior High Schools

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This deck covers key concepts from the Elective ICT syllabus for West African Senior High Schools, including information systems, digital technology, computer hardware, and more.

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What is the difference between data and information?

Data are raw facts, while information is processed data that is meaningful to the user.

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Term
Definition
What is the difference between data and information?
Data are raw facts, while information is processed data that is meaningful to the user.
List three qualities of good information.
Timeliness, accuracy, and relevance.
What are the main components of an information system?
Hardware, software, data, people, and procedures.
What is the role of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in the CPU?
The ALU performs arithmetic and logic operations.
Define 'Digital Culture'.
Digital Culture is the use of information technology tools to carry out various activities in everyday life.
What is a modem used for?
A modem connects computers via a telephone line, allowing the exchange of information.

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Elective ICT for West African Senior High Schools
TermDefinition
What is the difference between data and information?
Data are raw facts, while information is processed data that is meaningful to the user.
List three qualities of good information.
Timeliness, accuracy, and relevance.
What are the main components of an information system?
Hardware, software, data, people, and procedures.
What is the role of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in the CPU?
The ALU performs arithmetic and logic operations.
Define 'Digital Culture'.
Digital Culture is the use of information technology tools to carry out various activities in everyday life.
What is a modem used for?
A modem connects computers via a telephone line, allowing the exchange of information.
Name two types of storage media.
Primary storage media and secondary storage media.
What is the purpose of cache memory?
Cache memory stores frequently used data for quick access by the CPU.
What is the function of a network interface card (NIC)?
A NIC allows a computer to connect to a network.
Explain the term 'System Development Life Cycle' (SDLC).
SDLC is a set of activities used to build an information system, often grouped into phases like planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance.