1.4 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
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This Module will expose you to Terminologies and basic concepts of a computer and why we do computer studies as a subject.? This module has two units
- Computers Today
- Functions and Uses of computers
2. UNIT TWO: USES AND FUNCTIONS OF COMPUTERS
2.5. USES OF COMPUTERS IN THE AREA OF SECURITY/MILITARY
a. Computers aid monitoring security through cameras, Automatic number plate
recognition, etc.
b. Communication systems are widely used in the military to coordinate the
personnel.
c. Some computer systems can detect temperatures and alarm in case of danger of
fire outbreaks.
d. Computers are used for capturing data for Police National Computer Databases –vehicle number plates, criminals' fingerprints, etc.
e. Computers are used to detect the presence of illegal devices such as bombs.
f. Computers are also used for controlling dangerous weapons such as missiles.