CONTEMPORARY TECHNOLOGIES
Contemporary technology refers to the modern and cutting-edge technologies that are currently being developed, adopted, and widely used across industries. These technologies often focus on improving efficiency, convenience, and solving complex problems.
A. Short Answer Questions:
1. Define cloud computing
with examples.
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing
services like storage, databases, networking, software, and analytics over the
internet.
Example: Google Drive, AWS (Amazon Web
Services).
2. Define public cloud and
private cloud.
- Public cloud: Owned and operated by
third-party service providers, available to the public.
- Private cloud: Exclusive use by a single
organization, offering more control over data.
3. Two advantages and
disadvantages of cloud computing.
- Advantages: Cost savings,
scalability.
- Disadvantages: Security concerns, internet
dependency.
4. What is AI? Write any
two applications of AI.
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is the
simulation of human intelligence by machines.
- Applications: Virtual assistants (Siri,
Alexa), facial recognition systems.
5. Two advantages and
disadvantages of AI.
- Advantages: Automation of repetitive
tasks, improved efficiency.
- Disadvantages: Job displacement, high
implementation costs.
6. What is virtual reality?
Two applications of virtual reality.
Virtual reality (VR) is a simulated
environment created by computers, allowing users to interact with 3D
worlds.
- Applications: Gaming, virtual tours.
7. What is E-Governance?
Two advantages of e-governance.
E-Governance is the use of technology by
governments to deliver services and communicate with citizens.
- Advantages: Improved transparency, faster
service delivery.
8. What is the Internet of
Things (IoT)?
IoT refers to interconnected devices and
systems that communicate and exchange data through the internet.
Short Answer Questions
(Continued):
1. List the different
services of cloud computing and explain briefly.
- IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service):
Provides virtualized computing resources over the internet.
- PaaS (Platform as a Service): Offers a
platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications.
- SaaS (Software as a Service): Delivers
software applications over the internet.
2. List the types of
E-Governance and explain briefly.
- G2C (Government to Citizen): Interaction
between government and citizens, offering services like tax payments.
- G2B (Government to Business): Interactions
between government and businesses, such as licenses and permits.
- G2G (Government to Government):
Communication and services between government agencies.
- G2E (Government to Employee): Interaction
between government and employees, including payroll and training.
3. Define mobile computing.
List any two advantages and disadvantages of mobile computing.
Mobile computing refers to the ability to
use computing capabilities wirelessly while on the go.
- Advantages: Portability, instant access to
data.
- Disadvantages: Security risks, limited
battery life.
C. Write the full forms of
the following:
- IaaS: Infrastructure as a Service
- PaaS: Platform as a Service
- SaaS: Software as a Service
- AI: Artificial Intelligence
- VR: Virtual Reality
- G2C: Government to Citizen
- G2B: Government to Business
- G2G: Government to Government
- G2E: Government to Employee
- IoT: Internet of Things
D. Technical Term:
1. A cloud computing
service owned and operated by a cloud service provider.
Answer: Public cloud
2. A cloud computing
service owned by a single organization.
Answer: Private cloud
3. The ability to
understand natural language and capable of thinking and learning on its own.
Answer: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4. An artificial
environment created with computer hardware and software that appears real.
Answer: Virtual Reality (VR)
5. Basic government
services accessed by the public.
Answer: Government to Citizen (G2C)
6. Technology that allows
transmission of data, voice, and video through wireless devices.
Answer: Mobile computing
E. True or False:
1. A private cloud is based
on the standard cloud computing framework available to the public.
Answer: True
2. Google search engine is
one of the popular applications of AI.
Answer: False
3. Echo and Siri are
popular virtual personal assistants that use AI.
Answer: True
4. Government to Business
refers to services accessed by the public.
Answer: False
5. Government to Employee
is the online interaction between government employees and agencies.
Answer: True