Ch-5:Contemporary Technology
1. Fill in the blanks:
a. Internet of things is a network of physical objects such as vehicles, devices which are embedded with technologies.
b. The major components of Internet of things are hardware, software and connectivity.
c. Cloud computing enables companies or a person to consume resources, such as storage, processing power, applications and networks.
d. Cloud computing provides on-demand services.
e. Basic requirements of mobile computing are mobile device, network and software.
2. State whether the following statements are True or False:
a. E-governance makes our life difficult and slow. False
b. G2C model of e-governance makes relationship between the government and the citizens of country. True
c. Mobile operating system makes it possible to communicate and exchange data in mobile computing devices. True
d. Cloud computing does not provide services to the Internet users. False
e. John McCarthy, an American computer scientist, is considered the "Father of Artificial Intelligence". True
3. Write the full forms of the following:
a. AI: Artificial Intelligence
b. G2B: Government to Business
c. G2G: Government to Government
d. ICT: Information and Communication Technology
e. IoT: Internet of Things
f. LISP: List Processing
4. Write the technical terms for the following:
a. Modern technology that makes it possible to exchange data and information. Internet of Things
b. The technology that converted the world into a global village. Internet
c. The technology that has made it easier to make communication in roaming states using mobile devices. Mobile Computing
d. This model of e-governance that creates relationship between the government and the employees. G2E (Government to Employee)
e. It is an architectural framework which allows integration and data exchange between the physical world and computer systems using network system. IoT (Internet of Things)
5. Write short notes on:
a. Internet of Things: A system where everyday objects are connected to the internet, allowing them to send and receive data.
b. Virtual Reality: A computer-generated simulation of a 3D environment that can be interacted with using special equipment.
c. G2B (Government to Business): A type of e-governance model where the government interacts and provides services to businesses.
6. Answer the following questions in short:
a. What is contemporary technology?
Modern technology that is currently used and developed is contemporary technology.
b. What is AI?
Artificial Intelligence, the simulation of human intelligence by machines.
c. What is cloud computing?
The delivery of computing services like storage and processing power over the internet.
d. What is virtual reality?
A simulated environment created by computers that people can interact with as if it were real.
e. What is mobile software?
Software specifically designed to run on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.
7. Answer the following questions:
a. Write some uses of cloud computing.
Data storage, hosting applications, running virtual machines, and backup services.
b. Write any two advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing.
- Advantages: Cost-effective, scalable.
- Disadvantages: Requires internet connection, potential security risks.
c. Define e-governance. Write the different models of it.
- E-governance: The use of technology by government to provide services to the public.
- Models: G2C (Government to Citizen), G2B (Government to Business), G2G (Government to Government), G2E (Government to Employee).
d. Explain the G2G and G2E models of e-governance.
- G2G (Government to Government): Communication and exchange of information between government departments or agencies.
- G2E (Government to Employee): Services and communication between the government and its employees.
e. Define mobile computing. Write any two advantages and disadvantages of it.
- Advantages: Portability, convenience.
- Disadvantages: Battery dependency, security concerns.
Notes
Contemporary Technology refers to the latest innovation and technology that has become a part of our daily life. These technologies have great influence over a life of human. Services like E-mail, E-Commerce, Chats, Video Conferencing, Live streaming are some of the common contemporary technology that we encounter on daily basis.
Cloud computing
Cloud generally refers to huge collection of storage which are done through server farms. The trend of using a network of remote servers/data center hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than in our local server or a personal computer is called cloud computing. Google Drive, one drive, iCloud are an example of cloud storage.
Advantages of Cloud Computing
1. Large volume of data can be stored conveniently.
2. It helps in data backup and recovery.
3. Cloud computing services are used to host live-streaming.
4. High speed of data transfer.
Mobile Computing
The use of handheld devices such as mobile phone and tablets to transfer data, voice and video over a network is called mobile computing. These technology allows people to access data and information from whenever and wherever they are.
Advantages of Mobile Computing.
1. They are highly portable and be used from anywhere around.
2. Mobiles and other handheld devices can be connected in a network to exchange data and information
E-Governance
The set of services provided by the government to their public through electronics means specially internet is called E-Governance.
Advantages of E-Governance
1. It increase public participation.
2. It increase transparency in governmental activities.
3. It reduces corruptions.
4. Helps to make paperless government.
5. Easy and fast delivery of governmental services.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence is an emerging branch in computer science, which interprets the means and method of making computers think like human beings. In short, It is process of integrating human behavior in machine.
Machine learning, Robotics, cyber security, health care etc are the application areas of AI.
Advantages of AI:
1. It handles data and information better than human.
2. It introduces new methods to solve problems.
3. It can be used in decision making.
4. It can be to interpret data and draw conclusion.
Virtual Reality
It is an artificial environment created by using the computers and technology to give user a realistic experience. In short it is a simulated environment created using computerized technology. It creates an illusion of the real world. VR are used in film industry, gaming, aviation industry etc.
Advantages of VR:
1. It can create realistic environment and experience.
2. Simulation of complex problem. eg, Pilot learns their first flying experience in simulated environment.
3. It make gaming much more realistic and engaging.
Internet of Things (IOT)
IoT are the electronic technology in which devices can communicate with user and its environment in real time. These devices can share data and information between user and its server allowing user to experience the combination of physical world with digital.
In general IoT is the network of real world “Things” (devices) made with sensors, software and other various technology that can communicate with user and devices through internet.
Modern days devices like smart watch can track our fitness level, voice assistant in our mobile phones like Siri and Alexa, smart car like Tesla built with autonomous riding capability, home security system that allows to monitor suspicious activities and more.
Advantages of IoT
1. It increases efficiency and productivity of work.
2. It helps to automate our daily life work.
3. It can be used as entertainment enhancing user experience.
4. It helps to communicate and exchange data and information in real time.