Local area Network(a network that connects computers and other devices in a relatively small area)
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What is an input device?
A device that puts data into the computer.
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What is one input device on a smartphoene?
Touch Screen.
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What is a phone function?
Making calls.
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What is a feature of a phone?
Loud speaker.
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Why is it important to have a secure WIFI network?
It is important because otherwise, other people can gain access to your WIFI network.
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What is an output device?
A device takes puts data out of the computer.
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Name an output device?
A speaker.
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What is bandwidth?
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal.
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What is an advantage of using a home network?
Sharing devices such as printers and photocopiers.
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What is the purpose of a password?
To ensure the security of your account and to make sure no unauthorised parties gain access to accounts.
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What is malware?
Malicious software.
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What is the difference between worms and trojans?
Worms are the same as viruses though they do not need to attach themselves to files, whereas trojans are websites that appear official but are actually false and aim to gain personal information.
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What data is larger than a megabyte or nibble?
A terabyte.
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How is a tablet computer different to a laptop?
A tablet computer is smaller and more portable than a laptop but holds a shorter charge than a laptop.
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Name one health and safety risk caused by using a computer?
RSI, Eyestrain.
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What is bluetooth?
A wirless form of connectivity using infrared red rays.
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What is GPS
Global positioning system.
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What is phishing?
Sending emails pretending to be a reputable companies in order to trick individuals into handing out personal information.
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What is spyware?
Discovering users information by logging which keys they press, some can even access an individuals webcam without the users knowledge.
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What is adware?
Software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material such as banners or pop-ups when a user is online.
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How many characters shoul an effective password have?
8.
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What should an effective password include?
Numbers and letters( lower and uppercase).
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What is the data protection act?
A law designed to protect personal data stored on computers or in an organised paper filing system.
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What is meant by the term 'digital devide'?
The devision of those that use technology to those that do not.
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Name at least two advantages of having a desktop computer.
Doesn't need charging. Holds more storage.
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How can you recycle a phone?
Send it to a recycling centre.
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What does copyright mean?
The protection of media.
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What is LAN?
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Local area Network(a network that connects computers and other devices in a relatively small area)
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