APPLICATION AREAS OF COMPUTERS (I.C.T) - JS1 NOTE

 APPLICATIONS  AND USES OF COMPUTERS (I.C.T)

USES OF COMPUTERS

1. Computer can be used in schools, hospitals, government offices.
2. Computers are used for organizing data management and information.
3. It enhances the learning process with interactivity e.g students’ compact disk.
4. It aids communication system through e-mail, teleconferencing, telephone E-presence.
5. It is also used for word processing i.e. used to write letters, memos and documents.
6. Computers are used for graphical presentation such as production of all sorts of cards, letterheads calendars etc.
7. It is used for fun, excitement and relaxation through computer games.
8. It helps to plan schedule and control people resources and cost of project

               APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTERS

1. Computer in education: they are used as teaching aids in CAL (Computer Aided Learning) or CAI (Computer Aided Instruction).
2. Personnel administration: are required for the keeping of comprehensive records on employees.
3. Computer in business: is used for planning and forecasting using simulated scenarios. For experience and solution.
4. Medicine: used to check health parameters of patients.
5. Banking: helps to solve large amount of bank dealings and operations.
6. Engineering: complex calculations and drawings are easily tackled.
7. Recreational activities: used for playing games for relaxation, fun and excitement.
8. Computer in art and music: the use of AutoCAD (computer aided drawings; amateur and professional musicians can compose or play and refine existing musical composition on computer

 EVALUATION

1. Mention five uses of computer in the society.
2. State five application areas of computers.