IT PRACTICAL FILE

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF IT-
Information technology is the study of electronic equipment,
particularly computers in the collection and storing, and
calling information. Over the years, information technology
has expanded its area of application. Nowadays we can see
the use of IT in each and every field possible.
We use our phones, laptops, and computers, most of the
time being unaware of the fact that we are using almost all
possible uses of IT. a few years ago, no one would have
imagined that IT will take such a leap in the following years.
But, it happened and today, as the computer scientists and
software experts say, we are living in an era of information
technology where even the smallest of atoms work on the
principles of IT.

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BENEFITS OF IT-
With the progress of technology, one may now access the
company's system from any location. The authority does not
have to be confined to the office. They can even submit their
work from the comfort of their own homes. Without the
individual being physically present in the workplace, easy
access to the system has undoubtedly boosted productivity.
1. IT specialists are in high demand in a variety of
sectors. The demand creates a huge opportunity for IT
experts to learn more about the subject and
demonstrate their abilities. Computer programming,
system analysis, testing, software and hardware
development, web application design, and other IT
jobs are available.
2. The education field has changed its
viewpoint and embraced a new
style of teaching and learning as a
result of the growth of information
technology. Teaching using a
blackboard is a thing of the past.

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Teachers and educational institutions are employing
cutting-edge technology to educate their students. Students
benefit from having access to a computer with an internet
connection since it allows them to learn new things and
grasp themes more readily.

3. Patients benefit from information technology as well.

They may now communicate with doctors and receive
guidance over the internet. There are also several
virtual healthcare programs that can assist. Patients
are receiving efficient and high-quality care because of
electronic health records and telemedicine.
4. The disadvantages of time and distance in commercial
activities have been eliminated in the technological
world, thanks to information technology. Buying and
selling are becoming far too simple. Customers can
shop online from both domestic and foreign
merchants.

MAJOR APPLICATIONS OF IT-

 IT IS A TERM THAT REFERS TO THE USE OF COMPUTERS

AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT TO

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 ANALYZE, SAVE, RETRIEVE, SEND, AND ALTER DATA OR
INFORMATION IN THE CONTEXT OF A BUSINESS OR
OTHER ENTERPRISE.
 PEOPLE UTILIZE COMPUTERS IN INNOVATIVE WAYS
EVERY DAY. COMPUTERS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC
GADGETS HAVE BECOME CHEAPER IN RECENT YEARS.
 THEY CONTINUE TO BECOME INCREASINGLY
POWERFUL AND USER-FRIENDLY AS INFORMATION-
PROCESSING TOOLS.
 HUMANS ARE GROWING INCREASINGLY RELIANT ON
IT-ENABLED GADGETS TO DO SIMPLE ACTIVITIES SUCH
AS MEMORIZING PHONE NUMBERS TO SOPHISTICATED
DUTIES SUCH AS OPERATING A COMBAT PLANE.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IS USED IN NEARLY
EVERY AREA OF OUR LIVES. THE FOLLOWING ARE A
FEW OF THE MOST
IMPORTANT :

1) SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING –
 Computers and other
microprocessor-controlled
technologies are nearly completely responsible for
scientific development in disciplines like
biotechnology.

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 Meteorologists use supercomputers to forecast future
weather by combining observations of meteorological
conditions from a variety of sources, a mathematical
description of atmospheric dynamics, and geographic
data.
 In several sectors, computer-aided
design (CAD) and computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) systems have
resulted in better products, particularly
if designs are highly precise. Engineers
may use computer algorithms to assess
plans for large buildings like power
plants and space stations
2) GOVERNANCE-
 E -government refers to the use of
computers to manage transactions and
governmental services offered to
individuals in the state rather than conventional
techniques such as paper or traveling from one
department to another.
 The computerization of government activities makes it
simpler to monitor and audit government operations, as
well as making the administration more responsive to
societal requirements. It also helps to bridge the gap
between the government and the general public.
 Touch-screen kiosks, for example, assist in distributing
information on property records, picture identification

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 cards, outstanding bills, and other topics, allowing even
illiterate individuals to make better judgments. India is
the world leader in the efficient use of information
technology in elections.

3) E-LEARNING-
 Providing learners with electronic
content via the most accessible
channels and via the use of current
electronic devices such as
computers. In most elementary
schools across the world, computer
education is a required study.
 Students are increasingly dependent
on electronic sources of knowledge
rather than physical libraries as more material is
digitized every day and made available to anybody in
the world via the internet.
 The use of graphics, animations, videos, presentations,
and e-learning to supplement conventional approaches
has also changed instructional practices.

4) BUSINESS

 E-commerce is an information technology application

that benefits businesses by increasing profits and

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 gaining access to new markets on a big scale, while also
benefiting consumers by increasing access to services
and commodities.
 Most major corporations store all of their employees'
employment records in huge databases that are
controlled by computer systems. Billing clients,
monitoring payments received and payments to be
made, and tracking supplies needed and products
manufactured, stored, transported, and sold all employ
similar programs and databases.
 In reality, almost all of the information that businesses
require is obtained via the use of computers and
information technology. Almost the majority of the
world's financial transactions are conducted
electronically. Newer technologies in different areas,
such as e-commerce startups, have made it possible for
nearly anybody to do ordinary financial transactions
while on the go.
 Moreover, Many companies have replaced cash
registers with point-of-sale (POS) terminals on a smaller
scale. When each item is sold, these POS terminals not
only generate a sales receipt for the consumer, but also
send information to a computer database to keep track
of what's in stock and what needs to be bought. In
today's factories, computers have also become
increasingly crucial.

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 5) E-HEALTH
 By giving expert sites in many fields
of medicine, medical consultations
without having to visit a doctor's
office, and illness information.
 A scanner, for example, uses computerized axial
tomography (CAT) or magnetic resonance imaging to
acquire a sequence of images of the body (MRI). The
images are then stitched together by a computer to
create detailed three-dimensional images of the body's
organs.
 Furthermore, the MRI generates pictures that depict
changes in body chemistry and blood flow. The majority
of essential life support equipment is programmed to
react in split seconds to changes in the patient's state,
decreasing reaction time and the danger of human
mistakes. Robotic surgery, for example, is a new concept
that allows surgeons to operate from afar.

6) ENTERTAINMENT-
 Most people's lifestyles have altered
as a result of technology. Games,
streaming music and video, digital
television broadcasts, satellite radio,
animated movies, and other forms of

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 entertainment have emerged as a result of the
convergence of various technologies.
 These can be accessed via mobile phones, PDAs,
notebook computers, or on television via cable or
wirelessly using newer-generation WiFi, CDMA, or GPRS
technologies
To sum up our discussion over major applications
of information technology in different sectors, we
have understood the ubiquitous impact of IT that
is encompassing more and more in our daily lives
with time. IT simply provides the omnipresent
association of anything associated with computer
technology making our dependence on
technology more reliable and efficient

SOME OF THE IT ENABLED SERVICES ARE-

 Call centres
 Electronic publishing
 Medical Transcription Services
 Data Centers
 GIS Mapping
 Knowledge Portals
 ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
 Knowledge Management & Archiving
 Back-office Processing

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  Marketing Programs
 Helpdesks
 Electronic Distribution Portals
 Telemarketing
 Directory Enquiry Systems
 Transcription Services

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