Select the correct alternative from the
following
1) The popular discussion groups are
Ans-> a) face
book, b) Yahoo groups
2) Challenges of ICT in education are
Ans-> b) Cognitive
development f) Problem based learning.
State True and false
1) NEFT stands for National Electronic
Fund Transfer. Ans -> True.
2) RTGS stands for Real-time Gross
system. Ans-> True.
3) ICT – cannot be used in evaluation process.
Ans -> False.
4) E- commerce makes buying and selling
activity slower. Ans -> False.
Answer in brief.
1) Explain social problems with ICT.
Ans -> Now a days , people choose online
communication rather than real time conversation. People tend to become more
individualistic and introvert. Social networking sites can cause adverse effect
on young minds.
2) What are the advantages of E-commerce?
Ans->E –commerce makes buying and selling activities faster,
more efficient and cheaper. It helps to reduce the cost and increase the
quality of the service. Customers save time and money while suppliers have
better control over their transactions.
3) What is impact of ICT in our daily
life?
Ans-> The communication is now fast, inexpensive and
reliable due broadband internet connectivity. News or messages can be sent
instantly. Information, opinions and news can be shared by people all around
the world through forums, discussion groups on the internet. ICT helps in
creating paperless environment. Internet frauds, identity theft and pornography
are threats to the society. While using the computer, Bad posture and long
hours leads to physical discomfort and mental stress.
4) How can ICT be used in social network,
friends and family events?
Ans -> High speed broadband Internet connectivity is
affordable and effective. The basic services are free. Any type of information
can be sent to friends, colleagues and relatives via email and instant message
using computer and mobile phone. Socializing is also possible through social
networking sites such as Facebook, Google groups, etc.
5) How can information be shared and updated
with use of ICT?
Ans->With the use of ICT, Information, opinions and news can
be shared by people all around the world through forums, discussion groups on
the internet. Highspeed broadband Internet connectivity is affordable,
effective and even available on mobile phones. Internet helps to access and
retrieve information from anywhere, at anytime. Effective sharing of
information contributes to the development of knowledge society.
Answer the following questions.
1) Write how ICT can be used in education
system.
Ans-> (1) Teaching : ICT enabled teaching is learner centric
and motivating, with more emphasis on learning than teaching.
(2) Remedial Teaching: Teachers can adapt ICT tools to provide
learning activities and practical experiences to slow learners according to the
learning abilities and needs.
(3) Evaluation : Using ICTs, the teaching-learning process can
be improved on the basis of information gathered from speedy and
comprehensive evaluation and assessment.
(4) Development of virtual laboratory : Interactive simulation
of laboratory experiments can both improve scientific understanding and
reinforce learning. Students can benefit from immediate outcome.
(5)Online tutoring: VSAT based two way communication
technology with multimedia capabilities for online tutoring on school and
college subjects, management, test preparations, etc.
(6) Development of reasoning and thinking : Using ICTs, students
can be develop critical thinking and reasoning skills to weed through the vast
amount of information available to them through ICT.
(7) Research and development: ICTs can deliver the very best
research and training to meet the future scientific needs,
(8) Instructional Material development: Services of
distinguished lectures and experts are used in preparing videos of lectures and
other contents to enhance the quality of classroom instructions.
2) How ICT can be used in Banking Sector &
Industrial growth?
Ans-> (1) Usage of ICT in banking: ICTs have transformed the
entire banking sector. Computers network and Internet form the backbone of
entire banking system. Customers can access 24X7 electronic banking services
that include ATM, electronic fund transfer and net baking. Bank administrators
can monitor the banking activities.
(2) Usage of ICT in industry : ICTs are used in product
designing, production planning and control systems, and inventory management.
Workers use various computer – controlled instruments and machinery for testing
and production. They monitor the robots that are used to do the dangerous or
sophisticated jobs. Researchers use ICT to collect, process and analyze data
for increasing productivity. Managers/administrators use ICT to oversee all
aspects of a factory.
3) Write short note on ICT and health.
Ans -> Frequent computer use for long hours are resulting
in undesirable medical condition. Bad posture leads to fatigue, neck
stiffness, back pain, and pain in limbs and wrists. Carrying a laptop on the
shoulders through out the day results in shoulder pain. These can be prevented
by sitting straight, using footrest, and holding one’s hands correctly while
typing. A laptop should be carried in a backpack specially designed to evenly
distribute the weight. To prevent eye strain, headache, high blood pressure and
obesity take regular breaks, looking away from the monitor at regular
intervals, increasing the size of the display or text, and sitting at correct
distance from the monitor.
