What Can ICT Provide Topic 7

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Topic 7
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what are the advantages of ICT?
Fast Repetitive Processing-Simple calculations made easy, user only needs to input numbers into system.
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Vast Storage Capacity
Even small devices can have large storage capacities e.g. USB, optical media (CD/DVDs)
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Searching and Combining Facilities
Search engines allow ranges of information from different sources
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Improved Presentation
Presentation Software, desktop publishing, the presentation of docs and websites are significantly improved. Spreadsheet software allows users to present data in graphs and charts by inputting data into system.
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Improved Accessibility
From home, you can carry out number of functions e.g. read news, review of books, weather, traffic etc.
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Limitations of ICT
Hardware limitation- Processor speeds, Memory, peripherals
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Communication Limitations
Network typologies, bandwidth, network size
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Software Limitations
Bugs, compatibility, software designs
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Current legislations
DPA (Data Protection Act)
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System designs
Lack of project management, inexperienced development teams
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Operational Procedures
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Adapting to existing systems
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Unsuitable Control mechanisms
Verification, validation, backups, limits to access
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Information produced
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Inappropriate Solution
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Batch Processing
Data are collected together and processed all at once e.g. monthly bills
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Transaction Processing
Data processed at end of each transaction e.g. customer payments, flight bookings
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Interactive processing
Data inputted into a system is processed immediately e.g. Renewals over phone
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Real time Processing
Data is processed in present time without delay e.g. flight control
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