Basic of Computer Science - Applications
Basic of Computer Science
Applications
A number of tasks in today’s world is computer based –
filling an application transferring fund, or doing online business everything
can be done trough computer application.
Easily accessible and user friendly computer application
process the required transaction very quickly and accurately.
Computer applications are designed in such a simple manner
that no qualification or training is required to use it; any person who can read
and write can use can application .
Uses of
Computer Applications
In this section, we will discuss the different computer
applications and their uses.
- On-line Application
- Real Time Application
- Business application
Online
Applications
Today, most of the applications are being accepted online,
whether it is for opening a bank account, filling admission form, filling job application,
etc.
Following are the important forms of online applications –
Banking
Most of the banks are interlinked through computer networking
and offer core banking facilities. Computer networking helps maintain accounts online,
offer net banking facility, makes available online transaction facility, and offer
digital signature facility, the biggest advantage being that ATM machines can
dispense money anytime, etc.
Ticket
Booking
Ticket booking has become easier with computer networking.
Flight ticket, railway ticket, and even bus ticket can be booked online with
simple and easy steps.
Passport
Application
If you want to apply for anew passport, you can do it by
yourself online. Besides, you can also apply for other essential documents
online such as PAN card, Aadhaar Card, etc.
Job
Application
Today, most of the applications (private as well as government)
are being filled online. Many of the organizations also conduct competitive
exams leading to employment online.
Admission
Application
Most of the schools and universities have made their
admission applications available online; they also accept fees online.
Real-time
Application
Real-time Application is a computer based application
program that function in a given period of time, a user has to perform certain
functions before the time lapses.
For example, if you are making online transaction then you
have to provide the require information in a given time framework or else you
will miss the chance.
Following are significant examples of real-time application –
Videoconferencing
With the technology, people can connect with each other
visually from different places.
VoIP (Voice
over Internet Protocol)
This technology helps to make telephone calls over digital computer
network.
E-commerce
transactions
This technology helps in buying and selling product over the
digital computer network.
Online banking
Online banking is virtual banking from any place with help
of computer networks.
Instant
messaging
This is where messages can be exchanged over the internet
instantly.
Online gaming
The enable playing of games partially or completely over the
internet.
Business Application
Different businesses have different computer applications;
however, a few applications such as for maintaining the data base (of
respective business), keeping employees’ records, offering online business
facilities, online promotions, etc. are the common features of almost every business
organization.
As such, introduction of computer technology has made
business easier, simpler, and accessible 24×7.