ICT HOMEWORK
YEAR 9
Instructions for Answering ICT Research Questions
Please read and follow the guidelines carefully:
Deadline
• Submit your work by the end of the second week after the term begins.
General Guidelines
1. Answer in full sentences and structured paragraphs.
2. Use clear headings for each section (e.g., A. Communication & Media).
3. Number your answers according to the questions provided.
4. When answering questions, you have two options:
• Type usings a computer or mobile device.
• OR write down in your exercise book.
Note: Record your answers separately from your ICT notes.
Research Requirements
• Use a minimum of two sources for each answer (books, articles, websites).
• Do not copy and paste – answers must be written in your own words.
• If images or diagrams are used, make sure they are relevant and labelled (option).
What You will Be Marked On
Criteria Marks Available
Understanding of Topic (s) 4
Quality of Research 2
Structure and Clarity 2
Use of Examples 2
Total 10
QUESTIONS
1. Communication & Media [10]
a. How has digital communication improved efficiency in global business operations?
b. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using ICT in media communication?
c. How do GPS and GIS technologies contribute to disaster management and logistics?
2. Modelling Applications [10]
a. How are computer models used in financial forecasting and risk management?
b. What role do modelling systems play in civil engineering and flood water
management?
c. What are the limitations of using computer simulations in real-world engineering
applications?
3. Computer-Controlled Systems [10]
a. How do computer-controlled systems improve productivity and safety in
manufacturing?
b. In what ways are computer-controlled systems used in traffic management and
weather forecasting?
4. School Management Systems [10]
a. How do school management systems enhance the administration of educational
institutions?
b. What are the security and privacy concerns in using school management software?
5. Online Booking Systems [10]
a. How have online booking systems transformed the travel and hospitality industries?
b. What measures can be implemented to secure online booking systems against cyber
threats?
6. Banking Applications [10]
a. How has ICT revolutionized customer service in modern banking?
b. What role do biometric systems play in enhancing banking security?
7. Computers in Medicine [10]
a. How are information systems used to manage patient records in healthcare?
b. What impact have expert systems had on diagnostic procedures in modern medicine?
8. Retail Industry [10]
a. How does ICT streamline supply chain management in the retail sector?
b. What are the implications of using RFID and QR code systems in retail inventory
tracking?
9. Recognition Systems [10]
a. How do OCR and OMR technologies improve data collection in surveys and exams?
b. What ethical issues arise from the use of biometric and facial recognition systems?
c. How is 3D printing used in conjunction with ICT in the healthcare and construction
industries?
10. Satellite Systems [10]
a. How do satellite systems support real-time communication and navigation?
b. What are the environmental impacts of launching and operating communication
satellites?
