Categories: All - efficiency - capabilities - accuracy - compatibility

by Kezia Bailey 13 years ago

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capabilities and limitations of ICT

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has transformed various sectors by offering numerous advantages over traditional manual methods. ICT systems enhance the efficiency of data processing by utilizing high-speed processors, extensive RAM, and effective communication channels.

capabilities and limitations of ICT

capabilities and limitations of ICT

advantages of ict over manual methods.

the ability to produce different output formats
pictures
graphs
tables
text
speed of data communications
accuracy
speed of searching
data storage capacity
speed of processing
the speed that the data arrives for processing, usually depending on the speed of the input devices.
the speed of communications if the processing is being performed on-line
speed of the processor
repetitive processing
Production of utility bills
Processing of credit card accounts
production of accurate weather forecasts
Processing transactions in e-commerce systems.
producing itemised phone bills

Limitations

maintenence procedures
poor post-implementation procedures
changes in circumstances during development
organisations constantly changing
poor communications with user
speed of implementation
limitations of software
insufficent testing
abilities of the user
compatibility
cost
hardware
Support

factors affecting the efficiency of DP systems

Software
errors and bugs
appropriateness of software
Operating system
avaliability
requirements of applications software
communication
input
the requirements for outputs
gigo
Hardware
RAM
Speed of the processor.