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Chapter 1: Introduction to IT-ITeS Industry (17925CH01)

IT Code 402

Chapter code: 17925ch01 · Book: IT Code 402 · Class 9 Information Technology

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Give an Example of the Use of IT(4 questions)

Give an example of the use of IT in classroom content transaction.

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Teachers use projectors and smart-boards to show digital slides, videos and animations to explain lessons instead of only using chalk and talk.

Give an example of the use of IT in assessment of students.

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Online tests/quizzes are conducted on computers which auto-check answers, generate marks and prepare result sheets quickly and without bias.

Give an example of the use of IT in library management.

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Barcode/RFID based software issues and returns books, tracks due dates and sends automatic overdue reminders to students.

Give an example of the use of IT in student record management.

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School management software stores attendance, marks, fee and personal details of every student in a searchable database.

Short Answer Questions (50 words)(13 questions)

What do you understand by the term IT and ITeS?

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IT (Information Technology) means creating, managing, storing and exchanging information using computer hardware and software. ITeS (IT enabled Services) means services delivered using IT to improve business efficiency, such as call centres, BPOs, medical transcription and data processing.

What are the pros and cons of using ICT?

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Pros: faster communication, easy access to information, saves time and cost, and improves efficiency. Cons: risk of cyber crime and data theft, overdependence on technology, reduced personal interaction, and possible misuse of personal information.

What precautions are required to ensure that ICT use is safe?

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• Use strong, unique passwords • Keep antivirus software updated • Avoid sharing personal data online • Verify links/attachments before opening • Use secure, trusted networks • Log out after using shared computers

What are the four main sub-sectors in the IT-BPM industry?

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The four main sub-sectors of the IT-BPM industry are: (i) IT Services, (ii) Business Process Management (BPM), (iii) Software Products, and (iv) Engineering, R&D and Hardware services.

Give examples of use of IT in everyday life.

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Household appliances like washing machines and microwave ovens use embedded software; computers store contacts and schedules; mobiles are used for banking, shopping, navigation and communication in daily routines.

How is IT used in libraries?

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Books carry barcodes/magnetic strips linked to software that issues, returns and tracks books, keeps records of availability, and deactivates the strip only when a book is legally borrowed.

What are the various processes of education where IT is used?

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IT is used in e-learning classrooms, smart-board presentations, desktop publishing of study material, educational games, CD-ROM based learning, online assessment, and Learning Management Systems (LMS) for anytime learning.

Which software are used in digital communication?

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Email clients, chat and messaging apps, video conferencing software, and File Transfer Protocol (FTP)/Telnet based tools are commonly used software for digital communication.

For what purpose is IT used in business?

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IT is used in business for payroll calculation, budgeting, sales analysis, financial forecasting, stock management, e-commerce transactions, marketing, and maintaining customer and supplier relationships efficiently.

Which are the prominent areas where IT is used in science and engineering?

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IT is prominently used in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), scientific calculations, simulation and testing of designs, storing large data sets, and space/rocket research.

List the various uses of IT in a banking system.

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• Recording customer data and transactions • Recurring/Fixed deposits (e-RD, e-FD) • Fund transfer through NEFT/RTGS • Online banking transactions • ATM cash deposit/withdrawal • Capital market and financial analysis services

Which are the different areas of healthcare where IT is used? And how?

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Hospital Management Systems maintain patient records; CAT, MRI, ECG and EEG machines use IT for diagnosis; expert systems help detect diseases early; computers aid manufacturing of diagnostic instruments.

List any 5 websites of the Indian government which provide IT enabled services to the people.

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• www.india.gov.in • www.incometax.gov.in • www.epathshala.nic.in • www.digitalindia.gov.in • www.uidai.gov.in (Aadhaar)

Practical Exercise — How to Do(6 questions)

Explore the impact of IT and ITeS in various areas in day-to-day life.

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Prepare a short list of day-to-day examples: online banking and payments, e-learning, mobile communication, online shopping, digital healthcare services and e-governance. For each, write how IT/ITeS makes the activity faster or easier.

Visit Indian government websites, such as the official web portal of Department of School Education, MHRD, Government of India. Make a list of all the valuable information and the services you could obtain yourself.

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Visit official government websites and record the useful information and services you can actually access, such as education schemes, scholarships, results, certificates, applications, forms and other e-governance services. Use the exact official website names/URLs you visited.

Make a list of e-government services that are provided by other countries.

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Use official government portals as sources and make a country → service → purpose table. Examples may include online taxation, licences, identity services, public records, visa services and other citizen services.

Visit the various websites and list the areas where ICT is used.

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Visit relevant websites and note the ICT use you observe in areas such as education, banking, healthcare, business, government services, science, communication and manufacturing. Give at least one concrete example for each area.

Identify the advantages of using ICT over conventional methods in various areas.

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Compare conventional and ICT-based methods area by area. Mention relevant advantages such as speed, convenience, reach, storage and retrieval of information, efficiency, accuracy and reduced time/cost, with one example for each comparison.

Observe other instances where ICT is used in business and manufacturing and compile a list.

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Compile observed examples such as billing and accounting, payroll, inventory/stock management, e-commerce, customer management, computer-aided design, production control, quality testing and supply-chain tracking.

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