“Modern technology

makes our world

smaller every day.”
 Internet
The internet is a worldwide
network of computers made up of
many different networks. It
virtually connects every person
on the planet
These networks interconnect
at network access points
around the world, creating
the internet.
 Different parts of the
world becoming
connected through the
internet is called global
connectivity.
 4G LTE

(Fourth Generation Long Term

Evolution)
Is a standard for high speed data
wireless communication for
mobile phones.
4G LTE
Computers are commonly used in
offices. Office tasks are easier
and quicker to accomplish using
different kinds of software.
 LAN (Local Area
Network)

Computers within a vicinity are

connected to each other, provide
internal and external means of
communication.
LAN (Local Area Network)
Laptops and netbooks are portable
computers that allow people to both
carry the information they need
electronically and to communicate
with, clients, supplier, or colleagues.
Tablet computers and
smartphones are handled
devices that extend the
portability of laptops and
netbooks.
Hospitals also make
use of computers.
Doctors can see inside
your body using
magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI).
The ultrasound
machine helps
detect pregnancy
problems for the
unborn baby as
early as possible.
 CDs, DVDs and
Blu-ray discs
are all optical
CD
storage devices
used by the
entertainment
industry.
Blu-ray

DVD
We can now buy
and sell items
electronically,
transfer funds
make balance
inquiry through
online banking.
We can now deposit
and withdraw money
from automated teller
machines (ATMs)
using ATM cards or
smart cards.
A. Match each term on the left with its correct definition on the right column.
_____ 1. smart card
_____ 2. global connectivity
_____ 3. CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs
_____ 4. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
_____ 5. e-mail
_____ 6. local area network (LAN)
_____ 7. online banking
_____ 8. portable computer
_____ 9. ultrasound machine
_____ 10. Internet
a. Used to connect computers within a
company
b. Transferring funds electronically
c. Imaging technique used to look
inside a person’s body
d. Technology used by ATM cards
e. Online communication
f. Different parts of the world becoming
connected through the internet.
g. Virtually connects every person on
the planet
h. Optical storage devices
i. Used to monitor an unborn baby
j. Laptop