PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, AMBEGAON

PART-B ASSIGNMENT
L1 IT & ITeS

Q.I. Write down the names of machines that make use of ICT to
perform the following tasks in the medical field.
1. To obtain 3D images of different body parts Computerised Axial
Tomography Machine (CAT)
2. To obtain digital impressions of organs by using magnetic fields and radio
waves  Magnetic Resonance Imaging Machine (MRI)
3. To monitor the heartbeat  Electrocardiogram (ECG) Machine
4. To display the physiology of heart and movements inside the heart 
Cardiac Screening Machine
5. To record the activities of the brain Electro Encephalography (EEG)
Machine

Q.II. Answer the following questions

1. Explain the terms IT and ITeS.

Ans. Information Technology (IT) means creating, managing, storing and
exchanging information.
Information Technology that enables the businesses by improving the
quality of service is Information Technology enabled Services (ITeS).

2. List any five sites of Indian government that provides IT enabled

services to the people.
Ans https://www.india.gov.in/
https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/home
http://ncert.nic.in/
http://cbse.nic.in/

3. What do you mean by BPO services? List any five different BPO
services?
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services means performing business
operations through an outside service provider. The following is a list of
different BPO services:
i. Financial and Accounting Services
ii. Taxation and Insurance Services
iii. E-Publishing and Web Promotion
iv. Legal Services and Content Writing v. Multimedia and Design Services

4. List the different uses of IT in banking systems.

i. The customer’s data and transactions are recorded by computers.
ii. Recurring deposits (e-RD), Fixed deposits (e-FD) and money transfer from
one account to another, online transactions are done using the Internet.
iii. Capital market transactions, financial analysis and related services are
available on online platforms.
iv. Bank customers use Automated teller Machines (ATM) for cash deposits
and withdrawal or to view the current balance.

5. Explain the use of IT in the marketing sector.

i. Computers are used for advertising of products by using arts and
graphics facility.
ii. You can create interesting advertisements of various products so that the
goal of selling can be achieved.
iii. Using e-commerce websites, people can purchase items even sitting at
home.

6. List the different parameters based on which organizations within

the IT-BPM industry are categorized.
Ans. The organisations within the IT-BPM industry are categorized based on
the following parameters:
i. Sector the organization is serving
ii. Type as well as range of offering the organization provides
iii. Geographic spread of operations
iv. Revenues and size of operations

7. Give an example of the use of IT in the following areas.

i. Classroom content transaction: Presentation of the topic taught, Videos
from Youtube,
ii. Assessment of students: Assignments sent at home through internet to
solve, online conduct of exam, Sending marks and messages to parents
iii. Library management: Easy & speedy access to information, Improves the
quality of library service, Increases in the knowledge & experience Student
iv. Record management : Result Analysis with previous marks, complete
information of the student

III. Short answer questions (50 words)

1. What do you understand by the term IT and ITeS?

Ans: Information Technology (IT) means creating, managing, storing and
exchanging information using all types of technology to deal with
information. ITeS: Information Technology that enables the business by
improving the quality of service is Information Technology enabled Services
(ITeS).

2. What are the pros and cons of using ICT?

Pros of Using ICT are:
1. Easy and quick communication
2. Anywhere anytime easy access to information
3. Improved housing and lifestyle
4. Increased the productivity and efficiency of every industry in the world.
5. Convenience in travelling and education
6. Encourages innovation and creativity
7. Creation of new jobs -ICT has created new and interesting jobs.
Cons of using technology are:
1. Privacy : Your information on phone or emails can be hacked,
2. Cybercrime: Crimes like cyber bullying, phishing, identity theft,
cyberstalking etc.
3. Reliability of Information – Any information on internet is not reliable.
4. Computer viruses, worms, Trojans, malware, spam can cause chaos and
disrupt our daily lives

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

Precautions required to use safe ICT are:
1. Install protective software : Install Antivirus which can help to reduce any
damage to the data present in the computer and keep it updated.
2. Choose strong passwords: Strong passwords use a combination of letters,
numbers, and special characters.
3. Back up on a regular basis. Routine backups on Hard disks or online
drives can protect you from the unexpected loss of data.
4. Control access to your machine. Always logout from your id and donot
leave your machine unattended with your id logged in.
5. Use email and the internet safely. Ignore unwanted emails. Be cautious of
attachments, links, and forms in emails that come from people you don't
know.
6. Protect sensitive data. Protect sensitive files using the encryption tools
built into your operating system.
7. Make Online Purchases From Secure Sites
8. Be Careful What You Post: Don't put anything online that may hurt
someone.
9. Be Careful Who You Meet Online: People you meet online are not always
who they claim to be.
10. Be Careful What You Download
4. What are the four main sub-sectors in the IT-BPM industry?
Four main sub sectors are:
1. IT Services (ITS) sub-sector involves a range of engagement types that
include consulting, systems integration, IT outsourcing/managed
services/hosting services, training and support/maintenance.
2. Business Process Management (BPM) sub-sector deals with the
management of one or more business processes by an external organization.
3. Software Products The IT Industry providing services in the area of
software products – through any of the product lifecycles – is referred to as
the Software Products (SPD) sub-sector.
4. Engineering Research and Development (ERD) services are those that
increase or manage processes which are related to the creation of a product
or service.

5. Give examples of use of IT in everyday life.

Ans: The use of IT in our daily life includes listening to music, watching
movies, playing games, doing office work, chatting and sending messages,
managing daily planner, reading books, paying utility bills, booking ticket to
travel, bank operations, etc. IT in daily life is also used in washing
machines, microwave oven and many other products using which have
embedded software. We can store all the information about our important
work, appointments schedules and list of contacts in a computer.

6. How is IT used in libraries?

Ans: Nowadays many libraries are computerised. Each book has a barcode
associated with it. This makes it easier for the library to a keep track of
books and the availability of a specific book. Computer software is used to
issue and return the book. Each book in the library has a magnetic strip
attached to it that is deactivated before the book can be borrowed.

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

The various processes of education are:
(a) ICT in the classroom : It is used through e-learning classrooms;
smartboard presentations; videos; magazines, letters and documents;
educational games; gathering educational information on the Internet.
(b) Education — anywhere anytime: Students can access information of
their subject at anytime using internet with the help of variety of websites
and mobile apps.
For e.g www.epathshala.nic.in or mobile app. A teacher or a trainer can be
contacted via Internet to use WBT (Web-based Training).
(c) Teaching aids and media : ICT is used as a teaching aid in schools to •
use pictures, animations and audio-visuals to explain subjects that are
difficult to explain. • make the lessons interesting using presentations.
(d) Learning Management System (LMS) :A Learning Management System
(LMS) is being used by many countries to manage school systems. It will
help students to learn better and will enable the parents to monitor the
progress of their children.

8. Which software are used in digital communication?

Ans.: We use computers for email, chatting, FTP, telnet and video
conferencing which means Digital communication. The software used are
Skype, Whatsapp, Gmail, Facebook, Instagram etc.

9. For what purpose is IT used in business?

a) Computers are used in business organisations for payroll calculation,
budgeting, sales analysis, financial forecasting, managing and maintaining
stocks.
b) A lot of business transactions happen through Internet called e-
commerce.
c) IT helps in marketing, customer visit, product browsing, tax and
shopping, receipt and process order, Online banking, ticket booking etc.

10. Which are the prominent areas where IT is used in science and
engineering?
Scientists and engineers use computers for
 performing complex scientific calculations. CAD or CAM applications are
used for drawing, designing and for simulating and testing the designs.
 for storing large amount of data, performing complex calculations.
 Complex scientific applications like rocket launching, space exploration,

11. List the various uses of IT in a banking system.

Every activity of a bank is now online, like:
 The customer’s data and transactions are recorded by computers.
 Recurring deposits, Fixed deposits, money transfer from one account to
another (NEFT, RTGS), online transactions are done using Internet.
 Capital market transactions, financial analysis and related services are
available in online platforms.
 ATM is used for cash deposits and withdrawal.

12. Which are the different areas of healthcare where IT is used? And
how?
Ans: ICT is used in the health sector in numerous ways. Hospital
Management System is used to maintain and manage patients’ records. The
computerized machines are used for ECG, EEG, Ultrasound and CT Scan.
The variety of measuring instruments and surgical equipment are used to
monitor patients’ conditions during complex surgery. Expert system is used
for diagnosis.
(a) Use of ICT in diagnosis and treatment of critical diseases. Some of the
machines used are:
(i) Computerised Axial Tomography Machine (CAT): Using this machine (3D)
images of different parts of the body can be made.
(ii) MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Machine): MRI machines are used to
give the digital impression of internal organs of the body by using strong
magnetic fields and radio waves.
(iii) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Machine: The ECG machine is used to monitor
the heartbeat. It records the electrical impulses and shows it in the form of
a graph.
(iv) Cardiac Screening Machine: This machine displays the physiology of the
heart and it displays the movements inside the heart.
(v) EEG (Electro - encephalography) Machine: This machine is used to
record the activities of the brain. The small electrical probes attached to the
head receive the electrical impulses of the brain and display them on a
computer screen.
(vi) Blood Sugar Testing Machine: This device analyses a sample of blood
and determines the blood glucose level. (vii) Blood Pressure Measuring
Machine: This device is worn as a wrist band to measure the blood pressure
of a person.

13. List any 5 websites of the Indian government which provide IT

enabled services to the people.
Indian government websites are:
www.India.gov.in
www.ssc.nic.in
www.incometaxindia.gov.in
www.upsc.gov.in
www.indianrailways.gov.in
www.rbi.org.in