Application of Information Communication
Technology
CS-100
Assignment # 1
Due Date: Monday 14-Oct-2024 @ 05:00
pm
Student Details:
Name: Hafsa bibi
NUST ID: 520162
Semester: Fall 2024 Batch: Cs-2024
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Marks:
Total Marks: 20
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Questions:
1. Describe the role of ICT tools in enhancing the efficiency of online
banking.
(2 Marks) Consider aspects such as security, user experience, and
accessibility.
ICT tools enhance the efficiency of online banking by enhancing security through
encryption, providing the facility of passwords, biometric and secure networks that secures
the user personal data and information.
ICT tools allow their customers to access banking services anytime and anywhere. Digital
banking services such as mobile banking apps allows users to conduct transactions,
manage their accounts, apply for loans without going to the banking branch. They provide
their services both online and offline.
ICT provide real time services by providing the instant updates of their accounts like
transaction notification and account balances etc.
Answer:
2.Explain how social media platforms utilize data to enhance user
experience.
(2 Marks) Provide examples of algorithm-based feeds or targeted
advertising.
Answer:
Social media platform enhance the user experience by using data in personalizing
content for their individual interest. social media platforms use user information by
their online activity to show the content and ads that user might like. They track the
things that what user like, share and click on to understand the interest of the user.
After tracking the things these platforms made an algorithm to create personal feeds
for each user, then they show the posts, videos, content and ads about those topics
that user have liked share or commented before to keep them engage with the
platform.
For Instance:
An algorithm is used by youtube and Instagram to display content
that you have liked or searched for.
Another way social media websites use your data are Targeted ads. They show you
the ads of product that are mostly like to catch your attention based on your online
activity. For example: If you constantly view the things related to cars, then you
might see ads for cars products.
3.Discuss the impact of mobile health applications on modern
healthcare.
(2 Marks) Consider patient monitoring, data collection, and the role of
telemedicine.
Answer
Mobile health apps can help to get better health. Mobile apps like telemedicine and
health tracking apps like google fit, Samsung health, apple health e.t.c) allow the
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development tools covered in the lectures.
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development and many
lifecycle
more track the daily activities of user like heartbeat. These apps enable the patient
to access and view their medical records, track medications and then communicate
with healthcare providers.
The two
Data essential software development tools are
Collection:
1.Programming LanguagesMobile health apps collect the patient health and behaviour
data. Then this data is used to Programming languages
identify disease, are the
Continuous essential tool
monitoring and as it
improved
provide the foundation for writing the code that forms the core of any software
treatment.
development. Many programming languages like java, python enables the
Telemedicine:
developers to create anything from
Telemedicine appssimple
providescript to complex
remote applications.
access to healthcare services.
It reduces the need of a person frequent visits. This is particularly beneficial for
2.IDE
those people living far from care provider.
Integrated development environment
IDE provides a set of tools for software development including code editor,
compiler and debugger etc. It is designed to enhance the efficiency and
productivity.
For example
Vs code
Answer:
5.
Outline the development process of a simple web application
from planning to deployment.
(2 Marks) Briefly describe each stage along with process flow diagram
Planning and
designing
↓
Front end
development
↓
Backend
development
↓
Database
development
↓
Integration
↓
Testing
↓
Deployment
1.Planning
Planning is necessary because a project plan will detail the scope and its
features, timeline from planning to launch. The budget will provide costs
for development, design and resources. It will outline the frames and tools etc.
2. Designing
To designing a UI/UX of a web application wireframes are created to outline the
layout, while prototypes simulate interactions and flow. Database schemes and
data flows on the backend determine how to organize data structure and
movement, and system diagrams map out the interactions between components to
ensure smooth integration and functionality.
3.Frondend development
The client-side of web application ill be built using HTML, CSS and Java script.
HTML will structure the content, CSS will style the layout, and Java script will add
interactive elements.
4. Backend development
It can be implemented in one of the programming languages along with its
frameworks, for instance python or flasks. Although it would take care of
authorization and authentication of users as well as overall security.
5.Database management
Basically it states the need to design and construct the schema of a
database that would reflect the proper requirements about its data from an
application. It then outlines the fact of making a suitable choice for the database
management system and configuring it suitably. ForExample MySQL, PostgreSQL
can be used. It is used for data storage, retrieval and manipulation operations.
6.Integration
Integration of third party services, and libraries is used to add such
important
Functionalities to an application. some of the examples are payment gateways for
secure transactions, social media APIs.
7.Testing
It perform comprehensive testing, conduct unit, and user acceptance test
on the application and test out functionality and security. It also identifies bugs and
errors.
8.Deployment
It deploy the web application in a production environment such as cloud
platform or hosting service. It configure the server settings and domain and
implement fundamental security consideration such as SSL/TLS certificates .
6. Compare and contrast the use of arrays and lists in a programming
context with examples from daily banking operations.
(3 Marks) Discuss scenarios where one might be preferred over the other
Answer:
Arrays:
Array is a collection of elements, each identified by at least one array or index key
Lists:
List is collection of items which can be of different types.
Comparison:
1.Arrays has fixed size while lists has dynamic size
2.Arrays typically store elements of same data type while list store elements of different
data types
3.In Arrays elements are stored in contiguous memory locations.
Banking Example:
1.Array may be used to store the monthly balances of the check account of a customer
for the previous month. since the number of days of month are not known. Arrays are
appropriate here to use.
2.one possible implementation for the preceding described can be a list that stores
transactions made on a customer credit card. This list can grow dynamically as new
transactions are added as and when they occur.
Preferences:
Arrays are used wherever the size is known in advance and access times, are a
critical factor, as they do this more rapidly and much less memory usage.
Lists are preferred if the number of elements in the collection likely to change
dynamically because of ease of use and flexibility in operation.
7. Define 'cloud computing' and provide an example of how it might be
used in educational institutions. (2 Marks)
Cloud computing
Cloud computing simply refers to technology that enables
users to access and make use of computer resources, be it software,
hardware and data storage using the internet.it does not requires the
owning and operating of physical servers because a user can get the
important resources from a cloud server provider
Example:
A university might offer internet delieverd courses with the use of
online based software and store such students record in the cloud. This can
foster greater access to education, minimize costs, and enhance experience
generally.
8. What is the importance of APIs in web development, especially in
the context of integrating third-party services? (2 Marks) Provide an
example with a social media API.
API stands for application programming interfaces.
API represents the essence of web development in integration into third
party services. They can be seen as a kind of intermediaries and enforce a
structured ay for different applications to communicate with each other and
trade in data.
In integration with social media, APIs enable eb applications to utilize
features given by the other social media sites without having to recreate
them in house. An example is a website that allows a user to log in via their
Facebook identity or shares content straight into their Facebook feed using a
Facebook API.
This integration saves the time and resources of development and
really enriches the user’s experience through meaningful and
consistent features.
9. Critically analyze the role of artificial intelligence in predictive
analytics within the marketing sector. (3 Marks)
Artificial intelligence plays a pivotal role in predictive analytics within the marketing
sector.
Data Analysis: Ai can process vast amounts of data regarding customer
demographics, purchase history, and other online behaviours to identify patterns
and trends that otherwise human beings might miss.
Predictive modeling: Ai algorithm can create predictive models of predicting the
exact customer behaviour, such as likelihood to purchase, churn rate and product
preferences,
Personalized marketing: AI enables marketers to deliver very highly personalize
marketing campaigns by taking into consideration what customers want and need
based on personal preferences and requirements.
AI is transformative for predictive analytics in marketing. Businesses can establish
in advance what customers do, optimize campaign strategies, and personalize
user experience as a result. Through machine learning algorithms in AI, there is
always an analysis of historical data as well as real time data to identify trends,
segments, audiences, and enables marketers to predict trends in future.
In a nutshell, AI renders marketing more efficient and decision making better.
However, it needs proper data handling in a clear, ethical manner to tap its full
potential without compromising customer trust.
10.Reflect on any personal or observed experience where
an ICT tool significantly changed the approach or outcome
of a task or project. Describe the situation/problem, the
tools used, and the outcomes.
Answer: In reflection, I employed the online design platform canva. It really
changed my way of doing graphic design projects especially when I was
designing a ticket for a university event.
Situation/problem
The university asked me t design a welcome party invitation ticket, to be provided
to all freshers attending the event. The tickets were to be both both attractive and
informative while at the same time be something unique enough to save them as
mementos. Given the print of 1,500 tickets with multiple features, I needed an
efficient and professional tool for the design. Elements such as text, images, and
layout are often included.
Tools:
I turned to canva for this task since it is provided with templates of any format,
usability and drag-and-drop features. There was complete availability of canva’s
templates and graphic elements that could have been used for this event based
on a preferable theme.
Besides, saving in the cloud helped simplify the process and made possible
collaboration between me, team members, and the university organizers where
the approval of design could be needed.
Using canva actually changed the way I approached this project. Not only as I able
to get a really professional, very aesthetically pleasing design for my ticket In
what was basically a short time frame, but it made revisions very easy. As Canva
is cloud-based, it was easy to share the drafts with event organizer so they could
get back to me with feedback, and instant changes were done. That way, when it
came to the final design, it was submitted on time and received lots of
compliments on its creativity and clarity, which will enhance the branding of the
event.
