Information Communication Technology (ICT) Terminology

Computer: 
An electronic device that is of high-end technology used to solve everyday problems of users. It consists of input, output, process and storage. It interprets and executes instruction and data given by the user and converts them into information.

Information Technology(IT):
Use of technology to gain/obtain/understand/ manipulate data /to execute and to distribute information.

Data:

Raw materials that are collected in the form of numbers, alphanumeric, text, sounds, videos etc. Data by itself does not bring any meaning to the user. Therefore, it needs to be manipulated in order to gain any form of understanding.

Information:

Data that has been processed/manipulated/organised in a systematic way

Knowledge:

The use of the information in a useful way.

Technology:

An application of the knowledge with the use of machinery.

Information System:
A set of interrelated components that sense, communicate, analyze, and display information for the purpose of enhancing our perception, understanding, control and creative ability.