1.6 - information formats.

Question 1

list the information formats

Answer 1

webpages (static and dynamic)

blogs

podcasts

streamed audio and video (internet radio, catchup tv such as the bbc iplayer)

social media channels (twitter, linkedin, discussion boards)

document stores (upload and download)

RSS feeds

Question 2

webpages purpose

Answer 2

connect with one website through other websites through hyperlinks.

Question 3

what is static webpage

Answer 3

this is shown to the user exactly as it is held on the server. it does not change.

it is written in HTML and CSS

making it easier o code so the organisations can pay the developer less.

Question 4

what is dynamic webpage. / benefits

Answer 4

it changes everytime its loaded.

it isn’t as simple to code - requires programming languages such as Java Script and PHP

BENEFITS
it is coded in seperate sections which makes changes easier after the setup

tailored towards individual users - such as tiktok fyp changing everytime its loaded.

Question 5

blogs - what is it

Answer 5

a written article about a specific topic.

it is used to share regular updates, news and stories.

Question 6

why would an organisation use a blog?

Answer 6

it builds a loyal and engaging audience over time.

but is time consuming to write.

Question 7

streaming/streams purpose + examples

Answer 7

purpose - platforms that send audio or video to your computer without storing it.

examples - internet radio, music streaming, catch up tv e.g bbc iplayer.

it makes you want to watch/listen things you immediately

Question 8

podcast purpose

Answer 8

spoken word audio file - can be downloaded/streamed without internet

Question 9

podcast advantages

Answer 9

• its personal, relaxed.
• for individual people: they can multitask.

Question 10

podcast disadvantages

Answer 10

• it doesn’t suit formal announcements for businesses
• the podcasts usually have adverts, unless you pay for them through premium

-it takes mobile data

Question 11

social media purpose

Answer 11

what it is - websites + applications

purpose: it allows people to share and communicate information

Question 12

social media for business

Answer 12

they can make accounts to share info and interact with customers

Question 13

social media advantages

Answer 13

• large number of people/customers can be reached
• non customers can see the messaging/posts

Question 14

social media disadvantages

Answer 14

• it requires a social media team which can be expensive.
• trolls and offensive messages can impede the core messaging, making you have less control over it.

Question 15

document stores purpose + example

Answer 15

purpose - upload and download files held on a file server

example - using cloud storage provider like one drive

Question 16

document stores advantages

Answer 16

files can be accessed anymore

Question 17

rss feeds

Answer 17

its a feed, where a user is subscribed to so that it can get updates from it

Question 17

document store disadvantages

Answer 17

• requires internet connection
• the more capacity you take up, the more you then have to pay as business which could be every month

Question 18

rss feeds advantages

Answer 18

quick in keeping you up to date

pages do not need to be refreshed to see updates

Question 19

rss feeds disadvantages

Answer 19

it requires connection

it requires someone to maintain the feed’s updates.