Extra Hard ICT Questions
List and describe 7 emerging technologies in home entertainment (4)
-3D Printing: To print musical instruments -Augmented reality: Bring a game into the real world -Wearable technology: Allows services via clothes -New tech development: Curved TV
What is the Computer Misuse Act (1990) and why was it created? (2)
-A act passed by parliament -To combat problems caused by hacking and enable hackers to be prosecuted
What is the Data Protection Act (1998) and why was it created?
-A act passed by parliament -To control how information is handled and give rights to people who have data stored about them
What is a webcam?
-A digital camera used to capture still images and video on the Internet.
What is a hacker?
-A person who gains unauthorized access to data stored on a computer
What is a Virus?
-A software program designed with malicious intentions
What are the advantages of broadband over dial up? (6)
-Always connected -Use telephone at same time -Higher bandwidth -Can videoconference -Faster to upload and download webpages -Multiple device interconnectivity for sharing data
What are features of online tutorials and assessments? (5)
-Automatic marking: to give instant feedback -Games: To teach maths -Video: tutorials -Chat room: Communication between teachers and students -Tracking feature: Parents can track progress
What are the advantages of booking things online to the business? (5)
-Avoid double booking -Easier to deal with quires -Wider audience -Look at UP TO DATE sales patients -Target customers with email offers
What can a virus do? (3)
-Copy itself from one computer file to another -Attach itself to an email -Cause damage to files
What is the British copyright law name and when was it created? (2)
-Copyright, Designs and Patents Act -1988
What are the disadvantages of booking things online to the customer? (9)
-Credit card fraud -Cannot check quality -Fake websites -Hacking into customer accounts -Spam -Phishing websites -Timed out before complete transaction -Crash due to overload -Crash due to cyber attacks
What precautions can you take to prevent viruses? (6)
-Dont use a me stick on a computer unless anti-virus software installed -Don't open an email form an unknown sender -Don't open an attachment from an unknown source -Do not download software form internet internet trusted -Run virus check regularly -Keep antivirus up to date
What are the copyright act purposes? (2)
-Ensure people are rewarded for their endeavors -Protect if people try and steal your work
What are disadvantages of online tutorials and assessments? (10)
-Expensive to purchase -Staff training -No interaction with peers -Needs self motivation -Sometimes hard for teachers to monitor progress -Might not explain as well -Cannot ask questions -Hard to mark essays -Hackers access and change marks -Parents worried about pupil safty online
What are the advantages of email? (5)
-Faster than normal post -no mail costs (stamps) -Saves paper (environment) -Send attachments -Anywhere
What does absolute referencing do?
-Fixes the value when replicated
What are the disadvantages of Social networking? (5)
-Groomers gain access to images -Employers can view, lead to dismissal -Burglars can see holiday updates -Identity theft -Inappropriate content
What are the 3 principles of the Computer Misuse Act (1990)?
-Hacking -Blackmail Fraud (illegal to acces unauthorized data and intend to do it again) -Viruses
What are the disadvantage of wifi? (4)
-Hacking -Some areas cannot access -Runs down battery quickly -Blocked signas
What are the disadvantages of broadband over dial up? (3)
-High monthly subscription cost -Not available everywhere -Blind spots
What features allow you to navigate around a presentation? (4)
-Hypertext -Hyperlink -Hotspont -Action button
What are advantages of online tutorials and assessments? (9)
-Individualized learning (tailored to your work pattern) -Work at own pace -Access from anywhere with internet -24/7 learning -No teacher presence needed -Wide variety of resources -More interactive+interesting -Immediate results -Improves confidence (no embarrass if wrong)
What are the advantages of Social networking? (5)
-Keep in tough with friends all over -Large group events info -Make new friends -See opinions on products -Save money by using chat
How could a humidity sensor be used in school?
-Measure moisture in greenhouse
What storage mediums are used in digital photography? (4)
-Memory Cad -Compact Flash Card -Memory stick -USB
What is meant by email? ()
-Messages sent across the internet
What are the features of a VLE? (6)
-Messaging: Communication between teachers and students about assignments -Homework: Set and received -Quizzes: With instant feedback -Online tutorials -Tracking -Submit work electronically
How can you customize desktop environments for visually impaired students? (6)
-Narrator reads text -On screen keyboard -Change colours (No red for dyslexia) -Enlarging icons -Change mouse settings -Make screen brighter
What are the exemptions to the DPA? (5)
-National Security -Crime -Taxation -Health (you have no automatic right to view records) -Schools and exams
What are the advantages of booking things online to the customer? (8)
-No double-booking seats -Check availability before booking -Easier for disabled (no leave home) -Choose a seat -Can compare prices -24/7 -Cheaper to book online -Special offers
What is an Data Controller?
-Person in an organization who decides what data it needs to collect and what it will be used for
What is an Information Commissioner?
-Person with overall responsibility of enforcing the DPA across the UK. Companies must apply to her/him to get permission to collect and store personal data
What are the disadvantages of email? (4)
-Phishing -Black hole syndrom (mail never arrives) -Cyber bulling -Spam
What are the advantages of digital photography? (6)
-Photos can be edited -Store hundreds of photos -Uploade faster -Better quality -Shared easily -See image immediately
What are uses of webcams? (4)
-Playing computer games -Online dating -Advertising -Keeping in touch with friends and family
What are the disadvantages of Webcams?
-Poor connection -Need to set up software -Need to buy faster computer -Poor quality images -Hacking of webcam -Misuse of captured images
What are the advantages of MIS? (5)
-Reduce teacher workloads -Access 24/7 -Central access to data -Up to date reporting -Help plan timetables
What are the advantages of Webcams?
-Reduces social isolation -Improves gaming experience -Save time through groups
What are 4 rights you have under the DPA?
-Right to subject access (see any data a company is holding about you) -Right to rectify, block or remove incorrect data -Right to compensation if damage and distress is suffered -Right to prevent processing likely to cause damage or distress
What are the advantages of control systems (4)
-Saving on heating costs -Increased security in school -Operates 24/7 -No human interaction needed
How can parents protect their children from social media dangers? (9)
-Set access rights -Set passwords -Set up privacy settings -Only accept known fired -Use net nanny software -Pop up blocker -Monitor use -Check history -Block sites
What are the disadvantages of Interactive TV? (5)
-Set up cost -Increasing subscription cost -Voting arguments -Lack of social interruption -Signal interruption
What are the disadvantages of MIS? (3)
-Software expensive to buy + maintain -Cost of computer in every room -Staff training
What is software piracy?
-Stealing or copying software without the permission of the copyright holder
What are the advantages of new developments in mobile phone services? (3)
-Super fast internet access -Faster downloading
What is an Data Subject?
-The person data is being collected from or stored about
How can you protect yourself from a hacker? (5)
-Use a username and password -Change passwords regularly -Dont use obvious passwords -Dont tell anyone your password
What are the advantages of Interactive TV? (3)
-View TV while browsing channel -set up favorite channels to simplify browser -View shows when you want
What are softwares that support students with learning disabilities? (2)
-Voice recognition: Voice to text -Text to voice: Computer reads
What are the advantage of wifi? (3)
-Work on the move -No wires -Many devices connect
What does having the copyright to something mean?
-You are the only one allowed
What are the disadvantages of control systems (4)
-initial cost of equipment -Over reliance on the system -Maintenance costs
What is a firewall?
Software that monitors all date going in and out of a computer and can help prevent hackers from accessing the system
What are the uses of MIS in school? (8)
Yr9/Yr 12 options -Registration -timetable software -Finance/budget -Pupil progress -Pupil contact detail -Medical needs -Attendance patterns -Letters to parents