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Emerging technologies are innovative developments that have the potential to significantly impact various aspects of life and work. Examples include Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, 3D Printing, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Biometrics, and Quantum Computing, each with unique applications and benefits. However, these technologies also pose risks such as high development costs, potential job losses, and privacy concerns.

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Emerging technologies are innovative developments that have the potential to significantly impact various aspects of life and work. Examples include Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, 3D Printing, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Biometrics, and Quantum Computing, each with unique applications and benefits. However, these technologies also pose risks such as high development costs, potential job losses, and privacy concerns.

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🔹 1. What are Emerging Technologies?

 Emerging technologies are new or developing innovations that are changing how we live,
work, and communicate.

 They are not yet widely used but have the potential to grow and become important in the
future.

🔹 2. Examples of Emerging Technologies

✅ A. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

 AI allows computers to think and learn like humans.

 Examples: Chatbots, self-driving cars, face recognition

 Used in: Healthcare, education, security, gaming

✅ B. Robotics

 Robots can be programmed to perform tasks automatically.

 Used in: Factories, surgery, space exploration, delivery

✅ C. 3D Printing

 Creates 3D solid objects from a digital file, layer by layer.

 Used in: Medicine (prosthetics), manufacturing, architecture

✅ D. Virtual Reality (VR)

 A computer-generated 3D environment that a user can explore.

 Requires special headsets (e.g., Oculus)

 Used in: Gaming, training pilots, surgery simulations

✅ E. Augmented Reality (AR)

 Adds digital elements to the real world, often through a phone or glasses.

 Example: Pokémon GO

 Used in: Retail, education, entertainment

✅ F. Biometrics

 Uses unique physical features for identification.

 Examples: Fingerprint scan, face ID, iris scan

 Used in: Security systems, phones, airports

✅ G. Quantum Computing

 Much faster than normal computers – can solve complex problems

 Still in early stages but has huge potential


 Used in: Research, encryption, drug development

🔹 3. Benefits of Emerging Technologies

✅ Make tasks faster and more accurate


✅ Improve healthcare, communication, and learning
✅ Help solve complex problems
✅ Can improve safety and efficiency in many fields

🔹 4. Risks or Disadvantages

⚠️High cost to develop and use


⚠️May lead to job losses (automation)
⚠️Raises privacy and security concerns
⚠️Can be misused (e.g., AI in fake videos)

🔹 5. Impact on Society

Area Impact Example

Education VR for virtual learning, AI tutors

Healthcare AI for diagnosis, robots for surgery

Manufacturing Robots in factories, 3D printing parts

Communication AR filters, smart assistants like Siri

Security Biometrics for secure access

🔹 6. Preparing for the Future

 Learn digital skills

 Stay updated with tech news

 Understand ethical use of technology

 Use technology responsibly

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🌐 COMPUTER NETWORKS – O Level Notes

🔹 1. What is a Computer Network?

 A computer network is a group of computers and other devices connected together to


share:

o Data and files

o Hardware (e.g., printers)

o Internet connection

🔹 2. Types of Networks

Network Type Full Form Description

LAN Local Area Network Small area (e.g., school, office, home)

Covers large area (e.g., cities, countries) – the Internet is a


WAN Wide Area Network
WAN

WLAN Wireless LAN Like a LAN but uses Wi-Fi instead of cables

Personal Area
PAN Smallest network – around one person (e.g., Bluetooth)
Network

🔹 3. Network Hardware

Device Function

Router Connects LAN to the internet (WAN)

Connects multiple devices in a LAN and sends data only to the correct
Switch
device

Hub Similar to a switch but sends data to all devices (less efficient)

Modem Converts digital signals to allow internet access over phone lines

Network Interface Card


Allows a computer to connect to a network
(NIC)

Access Point Provides Wi-Fi connection in a network

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