ICT Revision
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- Created on: 13-05-14 15:13
Name 3 reasons why you install an update ?
Fix problems, Add new features and functions, Improve functionality
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How can you tell if a site is secure ?
Green web bar, Https, Lock in web bar, Real life web details on website
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What is hosted software ?
Software you use while online, it isnt saved to your computer
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Name 2 advantages of buying cinema tickets online ?
24/7, price comparison, don't have to leave the house
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What is locally installed software ?
Software which is saved on your computer
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What is phishing ?
Fraudulent attempt to gain your personal details usually by email
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Name 3 ways to identify a phishing email ?
Spelling mistakes, False addresses, Time limit for reply
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What does QR stand for ?
Quick Response
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How would you receive discount using a QR code ?
Take photo, Open in app, Opens up webpage with discount
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What is bluetooth ?
The wireless exchange of data over short distances
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Name 2 advantages of hands free gaming ?
No wires to trip over, Less chance of RSI
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Name 3 disadvantages of hands free gaming ?
Can be more difficult to use, Need more space, Disability disadvantage
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What is a peripheral device ?
An addition to a device giving it a new function
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Advantages of Online Storage
Some are free, Can back up automatically, Share easily with other people, Access from anywhere, Stored in a remote location (in the cloud !), More storage available than on device
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Disadvantages of Online storage
Need the internet, Handing over control to someone else, Trust that it is safe on the website (lots of different things to go wrong !)
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What is Geotagging ?
Attatching the geographical coordinates to a digital image
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What is a Cookie ?
Track your online activities, Save your passwords and information
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What are Cookies used for ?
Make recommendations to customers, Store usernames, payment methods etc to speed up the buying process next time
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Disadvantages of Cookies
Companies can sell the data on, People can easily access your account
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Give an example of Locally Stored Software
Microsoft Office, Photoshop
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What is another name for Hosted Software ?
Software as a Source
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What is another name for Locally Stored Software ?
Proprietary Software
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Give an example of Hosted Software
Google Docs
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What is a user generated reference site ?
Allows users to develop content collaboratively
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Give an example of a user generated reference site ?
Wikipedia
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What is transactional data ?
Information that is needed to make a purchase, Phone number and Address etc
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What is Latency ?
The time delay
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What is Bandwidth ?
The amount of data which can fit through your network
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What is the Data Protection Act
1998, Regulates how personal data can be stored and used
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What is teleworking ?
Working from home and then staying in touch with others through technology
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What is an ISP ?
An internet service provider
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What is bluejacking ?
Sending unwanted messages to people via bluetooth
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What is NFC ?
Near Field Communication
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What does NFC do ?
Contactless payment system
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What is better, high or low latency
Low
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How can you tell if a site is secure ?
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Green web bar, Https, Lock in web bar, Real life web details on website
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Front
What is hosted software ?
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Card 4
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Name 2 advantages of buying cinema tickets online ?
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What is locally installed software ?
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