Handout

Information Technology

Application and Implication of IT

• Computers in Engineering and Manufacturing

1. Use of CAD (Computer Aided Design) in drawing of plans
2. Use of CAM (Computer Aided manufacturing) to control equipment in a manufacturing plant
3. CAD/CAM system software that include both CAD and CAM package: used to design and control the manufacturing process
4. Computer Aided Engineering (CAE): allows the engineer to simulate a variety of conditions to see the final product design

• Computer in Banking

1. ATM Machine
   
2. Security –cameras
   
3. Online banking
   
4. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
   
5. Cheque processing
   
6. Credit Card
   

• Computer in Education

1. CAI: Computer Aided Instruction
2. CAL: Computer Aided Learning
3. The Internet: Use in researching and gathering information

• Categories of CAI Programs

1. Drill and Practice
2. Tutorials
3. Simulations