Computer Applications
A newspaper needs some pictures to insert onto the front page. Give three ways you can use Information Technology to obtain the pictures in electronic form.
Answer
The pictures can be obtained in electronic form using Information Technology in the following ways:
- Online Image Databases — They can access stock photo websites for a wide selection of pictures.
- Social Media & User-Generated Content — They can search for relevant images shared by users on social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc. and use them with proper permission and attribution.
- Digital Cameras and Smartphones — They can capture original pictures using digital cameras or smartphones.
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