Ict final

• What are the types of online services listed?

  Communication, Real-Time Information, Commerce, Government, Education, VLE, Business, Entertainment, Download Services
• What is real-time information?

  Information delivered immediately after collection
• Why have online multi-user games become popular?

  1. Players are available 24/7 globally
  2. Players can communicate via instant messaging/VoIP
• Why is e-voting popular?

  1. Convenient access from any location
  2. Automated tallying for quicker results
  3. More secure with username/password
  4. Reduced costs and environmentally friendly
  5. Email reminders increase participation
• What are features of online radio players?

  1. Listen to programs on demand 24/7
  2. Accessible on various internet-connected devices
• What are types of online advertising?

  1. Search Engine Adverts
  2. Banner or Pop-up Advertisements
  3. Email Marketing
  4. PPC (Pay-Per-Click) Advertising
• What is Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising?

  Advertising where hosts earn from user clicks
• What is a benefit of PPC adverts?

  Hosts only pay for actual user clicks
• What is a drawback of PPC adverts?

  Vague keywords may not lead to sales
• What is file compression?

  Making files smaller to save space
• What are benefits of file compression?

  1. Saves storage space
  2. Quicker uploads/downloads
  3. Fits email attachment limits
• What are the types of compression?

  1. Lossless
  2. Lossy (Images)
• What is a common file format for compressing files?

  .zip
• What is the index in a compressed file?

  Information needed to expand files
• How are text files compressed?

  Using a dictionary-based algorithm
• How are image files reduced?

  Using lossy compression to reduce colors
• What are common compressed image file types?

  • .png
  • .jpeg
  • .gif
  • .tiff
• What is cloud computing?

  On-demand availability of computing resources
• How does cloud computing decrease demands on local computing?

  Functions are carried out by a remote server
• What are advantages of standalone software?

  1. Usable without internet access
  2. Faster installation and running
• What are disadvantages of standalone software?

  1. No updates can be made
  2. USBs/CDs can be lost or damaged
• What are benefits of online software/SaaS?

  1. Centrally hosted for easier maintenance
  2. Collaborative working available
  3. Automatic online backups
  4. Automatic software updates
  5. Accessible on different devices
  6. Available 24/7 with internet
  7. Multi-user capabilities
  8. Saves local computer space
• What are drawbacks of online software?

  1. Reliant on internet connection
  2. High bandwidth required
  3. Data limits on downloads
  4. Potential lack of security
• What is online storage?

  • Storing data remotely with a cloud provider
• What are benefits of online storage?

  1. Automatic backups available
  2. Saves local computer space
  3. Files can be shared and collaborated on
  4. Accessible 24/7 on any device
  5. Ample storage for low cost
• What are drawbacks of online storage?

  1. Security issues with confidential data
  2. Reliant on internet connection
  3. Lack of control over data storage
• What is online backup?

  Saving a copy of a file for restoration
• What is collaborative working?

  • Working together as a team via the internet
• What are benefits of collaborative working?

  1. No need to collate ideas
  2. Quick responses to suggestions
  3. No duplicated effort
  4. Potential cost savings
• What is version control?

  Tracking and managing changes to documents
• What are file permissions?

  1. Read Only - Can read, cannot edit/delete
  2. Read/Write - Can edit, cannot delete
  3. Full Control - Can edit and delete
• Why is controlling access important?

  1. Protects confidential files
  2. Restricts editing to authorized users
  3. Maintains data integrity
  4. Ensures version control
• What are types of contemporary social media?

  1. Social Media Sites
  2. Instant Messaging
  3. Blogs/Vlogs
  4. Wikis
  5. Podcasts
  6. Video Conferencing
  7. Discussion Forums
• What is a wiki?

  A text-based website for collaborative editing
• What is a podcast?

  A series of audio episodes on a topic
• What is instant messaging?

  1. Real-time message sending
  2. Group chats available
  3. Chat rooms can be set up
• What are client and server roles in instant messaging?

  Clients hold the program; servers process login
• What is video conferencing?

  A live audio-visual connection over the internet
• What are advantages of video conferencing for employees?

  1. Reduces travel costs
  2. Saves travel time
  3. Better work/life balance
  4. Enables collaborative working
• What are disadvantages of video conferencing for employees?

  1. Security issues
  2. Technical issues
  3. Difficult to motivate employees
  4. Lack of face-to-face interaction