Which of the following are ICTs? Give reasons why it is or is not an ICT.
( Class IX, Information Communication Technology, Chapter -1: Introduction to ICT; NCERT Reprint 2025-26)
Answer.
1. Digital camera
a) ICT ( Yes/No): Yes
b) Reason: A digital camera captures images in digital form; it is an input device( part of technology) of ICT. It can be stored, edited, and shared using computers or the internet. Hence, it is used to create and process information.
2. Refrigerator
a) ICT ( Yes/No): NO
b) Reason: A refrigerator is a household appliance used for cooling and storing food. It does not create, process, store, or communicate information.
3. Smart TV
a) ICT ( Yes/No): Yes
b) Reason: A smart TV can access the internet, stream content, run applications, help in communication, and share information, making it a part of Information and Communication Technology.
4. Telephone
a) ICT ( Yes/No): Yes
b) Reason: A telephone is used to communicate information in the form of voice between people over long distances.
5. DVD player
a) ICT ( Yes/No): Yes
b) Reason: It stores the data/information like audio or video and helps in accessing and playing digital information.
6. Computer
a) ICT ( Yes/No): Yes
b) Reason: A computer can create, store, process, and communicate information, which makes it a core ICT device.
7. Headphones
a) ICT ( Yes/No): Yes
b) Reason: It helps us to listen to the information.
8. WIFI
a) ICT ( Yes/No): Yes
b) Reason: Wi-Fi enables wireless communication and data transfer between devices, making it an important communication technology.
9. Radio
a) ICT ( Yes/No): Yes
b) Reason: Radio is used to receive information such as news, music, and announcements, and is a traditional form of communication technology.
10. Hard disk
a) ICT ( Yes/No): Yes
b) Reason: A hard disk is used to store digital information and data, which is an essential function of ICT.
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