Chapter 1 : Introduction Of Technology (Part 1)

Definition Of Information Technology
-Information  Technology (IT) is defined as the use of computer hardware and software to store, retrieve and manipulate information

-Information Technology (IT) as defined by the information Technology Association America (ITAA) "the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems"

Advantages of Information Technology

1)Easier Communication:

With help of information technology, communication has become cheaper, quicker and more effiecient. We can now communicate with anyone around the world through email, or using the social network services (Facebook, Twitter or Instagram)

2) Creation of new jobs:

Creation of new and interesting jobs such as Computer programmers, System analyzers, Hardware and Software Developers and Web Designer are examples of new job opportunities created with the help of IT.

 3) Globalization of knowledge:

Today you can use the internet to get the latest news from another country on the globe. Services "Twitter"  and Wikipedia are well equipped with data on about anything.

4) Improves data storage and file management:
Information and data are very important tools so it is very essential to store them safely and also access them at anytime of need. Wrth services like Dropbox, we can store and backup data and can access data anytime anywhere.

Disadvantage of Information Technology

1) Social implications: 

With the increased addition to social networks and internet games, people are spending more time on computers and give up on their normal life.

2) Over dependence on Information Technology makes students less active and innovative.
Students no longer take time to solve problems and tasks, all they do is query that tast in a search engine and a solution will be provided.

3)Unemployment:

Information Technology has replaces most positiopns which humans used to take up. Accounting is now being done by software , so accountants run out of opportunities.

4)Internet Security issues:

For customers to perform online transactions, they have to provide their personal details. Experienced hackers can use this lop hole to channel this information and use it to their own needs.

(Continue : Part 2)