Uses And Application Of Computer

USES OF COMPUTER

1. Computer can be used in computer 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.

APPLICATION 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 scenarioss. 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.

ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER

1. Computers are fast.
2. They have large storage facilities.
3. Computers are very accurate.
4. It performs more operations that can be effectively performed manually.
5. Computer accommodates growth i.e enabling the organisation to move forward and compete effectively with other firms.
6. Provides immediate access to data  i.e providing customers and clients with immediate responses to inquire about services rendered.
7. Assist with decision making i.e. delivering information n timely manner.

DISADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER

1. Computer systems are very expensive and not everybody could afford to buy one.
2. Computer is an electronic device that cannot think on its own i.e. garbage in garbage out (GIGO).
3. It makes some professional jobless.
4. Misuse of computer information can be extended to include computer crime
5. The uses of computer are limited to availability of electric power
6. Computers can easily be attacked by virus.
7. The uses of computer are limited to professional or educated users.

GENERAL EVALUATION

1. State five uses of computer.
2. State five areas of application of Computer.
3. State three for each the advantages and disadvantages of computer.

READING ASSIGNMENT

Modern Computer Studies by Victoria Dinehin pg 30-32

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. GIGO means …….. a) Garbage in Garbage out. b) Garbage indoor Garbage outdoor (c) Gate In Gate out  d)   all of the above
2. ………. is used for computer teaching aids. a)TAN b) CAN c)  CAD (d) PAN
3. Computer is used in ……. to check health parameters of patients. (a) medicine (b) school c) industry (d) factory
4. Computers can be used for electronic advertising in form of electronic bill board a)true b) false c) none of the above (d) all of the above
5. ……….is used for fun, excitement and relaxation.  (a) computer game        (b) word        (c) graphic (d) excel

THEORY

1. State five uses of computer.
2. State five areas of application of Computer.
3. State three for each the advantages and disadvantages of computer.