JAMB Computer Studies · Section 6

Communication Systems

Section F: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

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Official JAMB Computer Studies outline · Section F: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

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Full meaning and definition of ICT and the different types of information and communication systems.

Objective

State the full meaning of ICT, define ICT, and list its types.

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Types of ICT systems: broadcasting, telecommunications, data networks, information systems, and satellite communication.

Objective

List the different types of ICT systems.

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Broadcasting systems: radio broadcasting, television broadcasting, and satellite broadcasting.

Objective

Give examples of broadcasting systems.

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Telecommunication systems: Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) landlines, mobile phone systems, Circuit Switched Packet Telephone System (CSPT), satellite telephone systems, and fixed wireless telephone systems.

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List the different types of telecommunication systems.

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Data networks: Personal Area Network (PAN), Local Area Network (LAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), intranet, and internet.

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List the different types of data networks.

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Information systems, including data processing systems and Global Positioning System (GPS).

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List different types of information systems.

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