JSS ONE WEEK FOUR LESSON NOTE (ICT_323)

 





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TOPIC: USES AND APPLICATION OF COMPUTER

Introduction

Computers play a role in every field of life. They are used in homes, business, educational institutions, research organizations, medical field, government offices, entertainment etc.

HOME

Computers are used at homes for several purposes like online bill payment, watching movies or shows at home, home tutoring, social media access, playing games, internet access etc.

MEDICAL FIELD

Computers are used in hospitals to maintain a database of patients’ history, diagnosis, X-rays, live monitoring of patients etc. surgeons nowadays use robotic surgical devices to perform delicate operations and conduct surgeries remotely.

ENTERTAINMENT

Computers help to watch movies online, play games online, act as a virtual entertainer in playing games, listening to music etc.

INDUSTRY

Computers are used to perform several tasks in industries like managing inventory, designing purpose, creating virtual sample products, interior designing, video conferencing etc.

EDUCATION

Computers are used in education sector through online classes, online examination, referring e-books, online tutoring etc. They help in increased use of audio-visual aids in the education field.

GOVERNMENT

In government sectors computers are used in data processing, maintaining a database of citizens and supporting a paperless environment.

BANKING

In the banking sector computers are used to store details of customers and conduct transactions such as withdrawal and deposit of money through ATMs

ARTS

Computers are extensively used in dance, photography, arts and culture. The fluid movement of dance can be shown live via animation. Photos can be digitized using computers.

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Computers with high performance are used to stimulate dynamic process in science and engineering. Topographic images can be created through computers. Scientists use computers to plot and analyze data to have a better understanding of earthquakes.

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