Define ICT and list its components, uses, and importance in today's world.

SECTION A 1. The term "ICT" stands for Information and Communication Technology. 2. One component or tool commonly associated with ICT is a computer. 3. One example of how ICT is used in education is for online learning platforms or digital research. 4. A computer is an electronic device that processes data, performs calculations, and stores information. 5. A monitor is an example of an output device. 6. Output devices of a computer are peripherals that display or produce information from the computer. Examples include monitors and printers. 7. A keyboard is an example of an input device. 8. Hardware are physical components of the computer. 9. Microsoft Word is an example of application software. 10. A touchscreen can be both input and output device of a computer. SECTION B QUESTION 11 a. ICT is important in today's world because it facilitates instant global communication through various platforms and enhances learning by providing access to vast resources and interactive educational tools. b. An ICT tool is a digital device, application, or system used to create, store, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate information. c. Two ICT tools are smartphones and the internet. d. Two hardware tools used in communication are a microphone and a webcam. e. A printer is an output device that produces hard copies of digital documents onto paper, while a keyboard is an input device used to enter text, numbers, and commands into a computer. That's 2 down. 3 left today — send the next one.