Subsection 10.2. Effective use of the internet for Information and Communication Technology, IGCSE - revisedeck

10.2. Effective use of the internet

A subsection of Information and Communication Technology, 0417, through 10. Communication

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A school teacher is creating a slide show to describe a typical week in her life. Tick three items of hardware which she would use. Database Keyboard Spreadsheet Animation Microphone Video camera She has been advised that it could be easier to use a Blog rather than create a slide show. Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using a Blog. Advantage of Blog Disadvantage of Blog

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2011

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For Examiner's Use 17 A head teacher wishes to publicise school activities to make his school better known in the neighbourhood. He could do this by using the school’s website or producing a magazine using DTP to be delivered by hand. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

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2012

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A head teacher has decided that the school magazine will now be included in the school’s website. Tick three features of a website which would not be found in a magazine printed on paper. Hyperlinks Colour Large font size Photos Sound Video Give three other reasons why the head teacher thinks it is a good idea to replace the paper version with a website version.

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2013

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For Examiner's Use 10 Describe what is meant by a blog.

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2013

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For Examiner's Use 14 Mobile phones are used for accessing the Internet. Give two advantages and two disadvantages of using a mobile phone rather than using a desktop computer to access the Internet. Advantage 1 Advantage 2 Disadvantage 1 Disadvantage 2

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2013

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People can access the Internet using mobile phones, laptops and their PCs. Compare and contrast the use of these different devices to access the Internet.

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2014

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Tick which of these statements apply to a Blog, a Microblog or a Wiki. Wiki ✓ Microblog ✓ Blog ✓ Very restricted on the size of post Allows readers to edit posts Entries are not usually in chronological order Very difficult to customise

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2015

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Explain how the number of jobs available to workers has been affected by the use of ICT in commerce and industry, using specific examples. Refer in your answer to jobs created as well as job losses.

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2015

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Describe two recent developments in ICT which have improved the quality and speed of communication using the internet.

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2015

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A headteacher has decided that the school newsletter will no longer be printed out for parents but, instead, will appear on the school website. Name three features available on a website not available in a hard copy version of the newsletter. For each one describe how it could be used on the school website. Feature 1 Use Feature 2 Use Feature 3 Use

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2015

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