Living in the IT Era

Module 1 – Assessment
1. What is the relevance of ICT in your chosen course?

In today's modern world, where information technology has made many things more convenient
and relevant, it is also relevant in my chosen course, financial management. Financial
transactions and the use of money are made easier by ICTs. They also aid in budgeting and make
it easier for students to fulfill their course responsibilities.

2. Name at least 4 uses of ICT in our daily lives and explain.

a) Using various social platforms, we can communicate with our loved ones anywhere in the
world.
b) We can now read newspapers and watch news online.
c) We can now shop online while protecting ourselves from viruses during this pandemic.
d) We students can continue to study by attending classes online now that PUP is still using
technology to learn in online classes.
e) We can now conduct financial transactions simply by logging into our bank accounts via
mobile devices.

3. Give 5 positive impacts and 5 negative impacts of ICT in the society.

Positive impacts of ICT in the society

a) An increase standard for corporate safety.

b) safer financial security and management.
c) Enhanced method of teaching and learning.
d) Easier communication.
e) Better time management thanks to productivity applications.

Negative impacts of ICT in the society

f) Cyberbullying
g) Excessive use of electronic devices has been linked to several medical issues.
h) Loss of privacy.
i) A breakdown in interaction and affection.
j) Depression and other mental health conditions.