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01: Convergence of Technologies

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  • #2-ii
    What advantage does it offer?
    Ans : It is an extremely useful method for communication at long distances. It saves time and expense of travel.
  • #2-iii
    What is the disadvantage of using video conferencing?
    Ans : It is costly to implement and requires special hardware.
  • Qstn #3
    Sakshi uses a computer to send E-mail to her brother in England.
  • #3-i
    What is a computer?
    Ans : Computer is an electronic device used to process and transfer data between the devices attached with it.
  • #3-ii
    What is an E-mail?
    Ans : E-mail, i.e. electronic mail is a system for receiving, sending and storing electronic messages using Internet.
  • #3-iii
    How can she send an E-mail?
    Ans : She can send E-mail through Internet.
  • Qstn #4
    Now-a-days, we have the opportunity to subscribe the services like Tata sky that uses a set-top box to bring all sort of multimedia technologies via satellite directly to our homes.
  • #4-i
    Name few examples of digital television connection.
    Ans : Dish TV, Reliance BIG TV and Airtel digital TV.
  • #4-ii
    What is a set-top box?
    Ans : A Set-Top Box (STB) is an information appliance device.
  • Qstn #5
    The convergence of two or more technologies results in the emergence of a new technology. In the below figure, you have to identify the name of the emerging technology to which these existing technologies will converge to.
    ncert-solutions-class-9-foundation-information-technology-convergence-technologies-2
    Ans : (i) ICT
    (ii) Bio-Informatics
    (iii) Material Convergence
    (iv) Intelligent Bio-Science
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    Section : E
    Multiple Choice Questions
  • Qstn #1
    Which of the following statement is not true for technological convergence?
    (a) It has changed the way we communicate with others.
    (b) It has removed the entry barriers across the IT.
    (c) It combines two or more functions, that have separate features into a single function.
    (d) Bringing change in the Internet technology.
    digAnsr:   d
    Ans : (d) Bringing change in the Internet technology does not belong to technological convergence as technological convergence is just the combination of three types named communication technology, computer technology and content technology.
  • Qstn #2
    content technology.
    Which of the following statement is true regarding media convergence?
    (a) It brings together the “3Cs”-Computing, Communication and Content.
    (b) It includes SMS, MMS, E-mail, instant messaging and video sharing.
    (c) Its features are voice, texts, video, pictures, broadcasts, presentation etc.
    (d) It includes streaming media, global connectivity and personalised services.
    digAnsr:   a
    Ans : (a) Media convergence is basically interlocking of computing and information technology companies as it is known to bring together the “3Cs”.
  • Qstn #3
    Which of the following is not a part of the convergent devices?
    (a) Set-Top Box
    (b) Internet TV
    (c) Multi-Play Mobiles
    (d) E-Business
    digAnsr:   d
    Ans : (d) E-Business is a service provided by convergent technologies
  • Qstn #4
    Which service provides delivery of banking products and services directly to the customers through electronic and interactive communication channels?
    (a) E-Banking
    (b) E-Business
    (c) E-Learning
    (d) E-Storing
    digAnsr:   a
    Ans : (a) E-Banking is the automated delivery of new and traditional banking products and services directly through electronic and interactive communication channels.
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