2.1 - Technology

Question 1

Ict

Answer 1

Computing and communications system that a business might use to share information with stakeholders

Question 2

Intranets

Answer 2

Communication networks that can only be accessed by customers

Question 3

Extranets

Answer 3

Similar to intranets but can accessed by other organisations such as suppliers

Question 4

Software robots

Answer 4

Advanced computer programmes that can operate a range of administrative activities previously carried out by employees.

Question 5

Cloud computing

Answer 5

A general term for the delivery of specialist computing services such as the storage of data provided by business

Question 6

E-commerce

Answer 6

The act of buying and selling online

Question 7

M -commerce

Answer 7

The act if buying and selling on your mobile

Question 8

Digital communications

Answer 8

Transmission of information electronically between computing devices

Question 9

Webchat

Answer 9

A simple means of communicating in real time using only web browsers such as firefox

Question 10

Apps

Answer 10

Pieces of software designed for a specific purpose and for use on smartphones or tablets

Question 11

Social media

Answer 11

Methods of online communications such as websites and applications

Question 12

Shareholder

Answer 12

A person or organisation that owens part of a company. Eavh sharholder owns a part or ‘share’ of the business