Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION TO IT

TUTORIAL 1: Development of Information Technology

Answer ALL questions.
1. Give definition of Information Technology.
2. List down all stages of Information Technology development.
3. Define the following terms:
(a) Standalone
computer
(b) Mainframe
(c) Clientserver
(d) Distributed computing
(e) Cloud computing
4. Give two (2) types of standalone
computer.
5. List three (3) types of mobile communication devices.
6. Give three (3) advantages of mainframe.
7. Explain what are client and server of clientserver
network.
8. List four (4) services that server provide for users.
9. Explain three (3) components of cloud computing.
10. Give two (2) critical factors that determining the efficiency of cloud computing.
11. State four (4) top organizations that provides cloud computing.
12. List two (2) examples of cloud application.
13. Give one (1) advantage of using cloud computing.
prepared