Computing disciplines are sometimes fundamentally distinct or may differ subtly. The difference among disciplines originates based on the use of computer systems  as a tool  and for the purpose of further developing the tool.

 

Computer Technology

 

Computer Technology is the broad use of computers to solve problems.

 

Information Technology (IT)

 

Information technology is the study and use of computer technology for effective information storage, access, and manipulation; that is, information management.

 

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

 

ICT  is an extension of IT, in includes effective information management across all major communication channels including telephone, wired and wireless computer networks.

 

Computer Science

 

Computer science is a branch of science which deals with the fundamental principles of computer design and use.

Computer science focuses on computer architecture and how to program computers to make them work effectively and efficiently[1].

[1] Computer Concepts (2011) p514

 

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