Computer Applications Flashcards
What is communication?
A way to convey a message, idea, picture, or speech that is received and understood clearly and correctly.
List some main areas of communication.
- Chatting
- Usenet
- FTP
- Telnet
- Video-conferencing
What are some major fields of computer application in government?
- Budgets
- Sales tax department
- Income tax department
- Computation of male/female ratio
- Computerization of voters lists
- Computerization of PAN card
- Weather forecasting
What mechanical devices were introduced during the 18th century?
- Step Reckoner
- Turk’s Head
- Difference Engine
- Analytical Engine
What characterized electromechanical computers developed in the 19th century?
Combination of mechanical and electrical switches to perform computation.
Name a significant computer developed in 1945.
ENIAC
What technologies were introduced in the 20th century?
- Laptops
- Smartphones
- Tablets
- Cloud Computing
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
What does cloud computing involve?
Delivering various services over the internet, such as computing power, storage, and applications.
True or False: The history of computers shows a continuous cycle of innovation.
True
What are some military applications of computers?
- Missile Control
- Military Communication
- Military Operation and Planning
- Smart Weapons
What is the earliest computing device known?
Abacus
What were mechanical calculators used for?
To perform arithmetic calculations using mechanical mechanisms.
List major fields of healthcare where computers are used.
- Diagnostic System
- Lab-diagnostic System
- Patient Monitoring System
- Pharma Information System
- Surgery
What are some applications of computers in business organizations?
- Payroll calculations
- Budgeting
- Sales analysis
- Financial forecasting
- Managing employee database
- Maintenance of stocks
What facilities do banks provide through computers?
- Online accounting facility
- ATM machines
What information do insurance companies maintain about clients?
- Procedure to continue with policies
- Starting date of the policies
- Next due installment of a policy
- Maturity date
- Interests due
- Survival benefits
- Bonus
What is CAD in engineering?
Computer Aided Design that provides creation and modification of images.
List some fields where CAD is applied.
- Structural Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
What are some uses of computers in marketing?
- Advertising
- Home Shopping
What is Computer Based Education (CBE)?
Involves control, delivery, and evaluation of learning.
Fill in the blank: Computers are used in hospitals to keep the record of _______.
patients and medicines
