Chapter 1: Application of Computers We will learn: • Uses of a computer in different places Introduction Tina went to watch a movie with her mother. At the booking counter she noticed the person using a computer to book their tickets. Tina stared in wonder as he printed their tickets. Tina’s mother told her that computers are not only used in movie theatres, but also in many other fields. Benefits of Computers: A computer is a device that displays information and helps us to perform a lot of complex tasks with ease. The benefits of a computer are: - It helps us in saving time. - A computer increases a person’s efficiency. - It helps in the passage of information. - To conduct research. - To perform math calculations. - To print photos. …show more content…
- Maintaining security checks. - Preserving data of customers. - Recording flight timings. However, there are many other uses of computers. We can also use computers in: • Offices There are various uses of computers in offices. Primarily, they are used to store and manage data. Other uses are: Type and print documents, letters, etc. Store employee records E-mail official data Interact with clients Store large amount of paperwork in digital form • Hospitals With the advent in technology doctors and hospitals across the world have started making use of computers to help them conduct operations and perform various medical functions with ease. Computers are used in hospitals for various purposes, such as: Store patient history Create medical bills Monitor and diagnose patients Recording admission and discharge of patients Maintaining records of available medicines • Stores The size of stores has increased and departmental stores and supermarkets are a common sight now. Computers are very handy in stores and shops for the following reasons: Create database of the customers Maintain inventory Faster billing Advertising products Keeping track of flow of …show more content…
___________ is the place where we can read e-books and articles on a computer. 2. Data management and storage functions are performed by a ____________. 3. Hospitals and doctors maintain records of __________ on a computer. 4. Ticket booking and security is possible at ___________ because of a computer. B. State ‘true’ or ‘false’ for the following: 1. Computers are of no use in a school. 2. Use of computers helps in faster billing. 3. It is possible to watch movies on a computer. 4. Client information cannot be stored on a computer. C. Answer the following: 1. State the benefits of a computer. 2. What are the uses of a computer in a store? 3. Do computers help in sports? If yes, how? 4. Mention any 3 uses of computers. 5. How are computers helpful for doctors and hospitals? Activity Zone: A. Find the following words from the crossword: School, sports, tank, data, EBook S C H O O L L P Y X W B E B O O K X H R Y R R Q G K N A T Y D A T A I S B. Tina wants to shoot the golf ball in the hole. Help her find the way! Lab Time: Visit the lab with your teacher and ask her to show you a presentation on the computer. Project Time: Discuss various other possible uses of a computer and list them in your
For instance, hospital information systems, which consist of two types (administrative information systems and clinical information system), play a major role in the operations of such organizations. In the case of clinical information systems, they have allowed hospitals the automatization of their clinical data management, while increasing the quality of care, and at the same time, enhancing and reducing cost and expenses. Two examples of patient care technologies that have improved patient care in the clinical setting are the electronic health record system and robotic
today’s world, computers have become the way to do business, communicate with the world, or
Computers are everywhere. Almost everything that uses electricity has a computer inside it. The industry is growing fast, too. The computer in your phone is more powerful than the computer systems that put a man on the moon. Computers are used for everything from entertainment, such as gaming; to work, such as compiling financial records and rendering architectural models. As the field of information technology continues to grow rapidly, the varied industries, tech or non-tech, need more and more trained professionals.
As computers became more reliable they also became more business orientated, although they were still very large and expensive. Because of the expenditure, the productiveness of the system had to be magnified as to ensure cost effectiveness. Job scheduling and the hiring of computer operators, ensured that the computer was used effectively and crucial time was not wasted.
The quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare today is greatly influenced by computer technology & information systems. Healthcare has evolved dramatically over the last 50 years and continues to advance in methods of providing patients with the most current treatments to date. As computer technology advances so will the face of healthcare. The future of computer technology that will affect the future of healthcare in the next 20 years will be nothing but amazing.
According to the U.S. Census "Forty-four million households, or 42 percent, had at least one member who used the Internet at home in 2000" (Home Computers 2). Today, no doubt, even more family members in the United States use computers. Most people are aware of the desktop computers which can be found in the home and in the workplace. What are the different types of computers and what are their purposes? Computers can be classified into three different categories of home computers, portable computers, and business computers including workstations and super computers.
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Computers have changed the way that the world works in many different ways. Some of these changes are positive and some of these changes have had negative effects on our lives. From an industrial standpoint most of these changes have been helpful to businesses and the economy. In the medical field computers have had an impact in many different areas, ranging from the way appointments are made to the carrying out of everyday tasks.
Computer technology has had a significant impact on retail stores. All but the smallest shops have replaced the old-fashioned cash register with a terminal linked to a computer system. The terminal may require that the clerk type in the code for the item; but more and more frequently the checkout counter include a bar-code scanner, a device that directly reads into the computer the UPC printed on each package.
Today, computers influence all lifestyles, and all different types of businesses. They have become an essential part of everyday life, from chatting, to e-mail, to commerce, to gaming. Almost every person in the United States has had some use on the computer. Since the technology age began, computers have become a mainstay in American and world society as much as the telephone, the automobile, and the television.
There is a need for more computers in everyday life, in homes, schools and on the job. The advancement of computer technology today in all facets of the world, and life are growing to the point that everyone will need a computer to carry out their everyday life. Computer technology today is at the threshold of making life easier for everyone in the world.
Technology has changed modern society drastically, both positively and negatively. Technology has influenced every aspect of our life, making it simpler but not necessarily better. Albert Einstein was concerned about the advancement of technology. "I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction."1 Undoubtedly, what has changed the most are communication, the spread of information, and how business is practiced. Consequently, practically everyone knows how to use a computer, connect to the Internet, or use a smartphone. This is demonstrated by the way the Internet is used daily by millions of people to communicate, to sell, advertise, retrieve, and share information. Thanks to the Internet, information from anywhere in the world is at our fingertips. As a result, the advancement of technology has changed our life in many ways including; sharing of information, communication, business, education, social interaction, simplifying everyday tasks, replacing basic skills and jobs.
Computers are helpful because they offer a wide range of functions and services that are not available anywhere else. There are four main uses: word processing, internet/communications, digital video/audio composition, and desktop publishing. Although one can create a typed paper with a typewriter, the computer has more features
In the year 1977 computers went on sale for the national public. Today in the year 2004 computers with connection to the internet are an essential item to have in the household. Accountants and typists are no longer the only ones buying computers. Age does not matter. Everyone needs a computer in the household. Computers help all kinds of people. Meeting different people’s needs, therefore computers are a useful tool for all age groups. Children, teenagers, adults, and senior citizens all can use the same computer, but they all use the computer for a different purpose.
From classroom activities to space flight and everything in between, computers are a vital part of daily life. Everything we do and every aspect of our life is affected by modern technology, like the computers. Computers let us dissect any sort of data. Computers make us reflect, hence we develop. Because of computers and the Internet, we can talk with individuals from diverse nations, and even see them via webcams.