Contemporary Technologies

 


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

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