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Computing

Computing refers to the systematic process of utilizing hardware and software systems to perform calculations, process data, and execute logical operations to solve complex problems or automate tasks.

Why it matters

  • Acts as the foundational infrastructure for modern digital governance and public service delivery.
  • Enables large-scale data analytics for evidence-based policy formulation.
  • Facilitates the transition toward a knowledge-based economy by enhancing productivity across industrial sectors.
  • Provides the technical framework necessary for cybersecurity and the protection of national digital assets.

How it is asked

Focus on the evolution from traditional centralized computing to distributed and cloud-based architectures, and their implications for digital sovereignty, data privacy, and the digital divide in the context of national technological self-reliance.