1.6-Information formats.

• What is information formats?

  Are different ways as to how information can be presented using WWW technologies.
• Give the types of web pages?

  Static web pages and dynamic web pages.
• What is static web pages?

  Type of web pages that displays the same content and it remains the same each time the page is loaded. Are cheaper and loads faster using HTML.
• What is dynamic web pages?

  Are generated when they are loaded, as they appear differently to users so the content changes occasionally. It is harder to code as components are stored separately and are dynamically arranged.
• What are podcasts?


  A downloadable audio file that can be listened to when convenient for the user.
• Give the benefits of podcasts?


  Simple to use and portable as users can choose what they want to listen. Are usually not live, meaning they can be edited and uploaded at a certain time.
• Give the disadvantages of podcasts?


  May be time consuming to record a podcast. Can be hard to attract an audience, as the podcast should be focused on a topic that interests people in an engaging way.
• What is RSS feeds?


  Really simple syndication and it is a type of web feed that allows users to update web content when users subscribe to updates on their favourite websites.
• Explain RSS feeds?


  It involves small messages to be sent easily as a feed which updates whenever new content is added in the subscriber site. It is a Smart way of attracting customers to websites and retain current customers and users. It is read through an RSS feed reader software or on a website.
• What are document stores?


  It allows users to store online files in cloud storage. It is very convenient for users as it replaces basic portable storage devices such as USB sticks that allows users to store online files in cloud storage.
• Explain document stores for the user?

  Storing documents on Pc or cloud storage allows user to edit and access them from any location with an internet connection, and it allows collaborative working. It can therefore only be accessed with a internet connection, meaning files will be unavailable during maintenance or network failure so users must only rely on the cloud provider.
• Give the benefits of using streamed audio and videos?


  Does not require data to be downloaded before use. Harder for users to share than a downloading file.
• Give the disadvantages of Streamed audio and video?

  Requires a high bandwidth so users may deal with poor performance issues or slower network. Needs consistent internet connection to stream.
• What is blogs?


  Used to share information with individuals who have the same hobbies or interest so anyone with like-minded individuals.
• How do businesses use blogs?

  A way of updating their customer base with what they have done or what they have been working on to keep customers up to date with development.
• Give the benefits of using blogs?

  Shares information with followers in the format of text, images and videos so can contain a range of information styles. Blogs can untie people with similar interest.
• Give the disadvantages of using blogs?

  Will be time consuming to create posts especially if videos need to be edited before posting. Potential customers could be lost if blogs are not updated regularly. Can be difficult to build up a customer base directly from a blog as posts must be engaging and correct.
• Give the features of using an Email?

  Can be used to provide information to a large amount of people almost instantly. A company may use an email to advertise new products, inform potential customers on a marketing promotion or target specific customers.
• Give the benefits of using an email?

  Emails are almost instantaneous and cheaper to send compare to traditional letters. Files can be attached to the email such as images and videos. Can send emails to more than one person that can be read at the user's convenience and to any internet enabled devices around the world.
• Give the disadvantages of using an email?

  Emails may automatically go into the spam which would be deleted without being read. An internet connection is required to open and read the email. Some attachments sent by email may be unreadable on different devices so larger attachments may not be open in a mobile device. Malware can also spread through email attachments as phishers use emails to gain access to personal information.