ASSIGNMENT ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Section A

Answer All (80 marks)

1List 5 technologies that are currently being developed or are emerging.

2a. Describe 3 areas where artificial intelligence is being developed.

2b. Describe 3 impacts that artificial intelligence can have on everyday life.

4a. State 3 different types of robot

4b. Describe 3 areas where robots are being used.

4c. Describe 3 impacts that robots can have on everyday life.

5a. Explain what ‘Quantum Cryptography’ is.

5b. Describe 3 impacts that quantum cryptography can have on everyday life.

6a. Explain what ‘Computer Aided Translation’ is.

6b. Describe 3 different examples of computer aided translation tools.

6c. Describe 3 impacts that computer aided translation can have on everyday life.

7a. Explain what ‘3D Imaging’ is.

7b. Describe 3 impacts that 3D imaging can have on everyday life.

8a. Explain what ‘Virtual Reality’ is under emerging technologies

8b. Describe 3 purposes for which virtual reality is being used.

8c. Describe 3 impacts that virtual reality can have on everyday life.

(1) Using examples, describe any five advanced technologies which show the growth of information technology in your country.                                                                                                        (10 marks)

(a) (i) Define the term artificial intelligence as used in ICT. (01 mark)

(ii) List four main application areas of artificial intelligence. (04 marks)

Section B

Answer any One  (20 marks)

1. Outline what you expect the role of computers to be in future. (20 marks)
2. Reasonably predict the future in computing; from the perspective of the past and the present development in the technology and use of computers. (20 marks)