4.2 Communication Technology

Question 1

what is presentation software

Answer 1

software used to display information, change/influence opinion, appeal to an audience

Question 2

what does presentation software include

Answer 2

combinations of text images video animation sound and links to other documents applications files and web pages

Question 3

what is word processing

Answer 3

software used to type and edit text for letters reports and memos

Question 4

what does word processing include

Answer 4

text can be formatted with font size, type, colour, bold, underline, italicise
bulleted and numbered lists
graphics can be imported into word processed documents
cut, copy, paste, headers, footers, spelling and grammar check

Question 5

how is the web used to communicate

Answer 5

used to transmit and share information over the internet
used for ecommerce booking holidays internet banking and general knowledge

Question 6

what is a blog

Answer 6

a list of journal entries posted in reverse chronological order. reflects personality of the author or purpose of the page

Question 7

what is a vlog

Answer 7

a blog that includes video content
not usually created to make money
used for self promotion

Question 8

what is instant messaging

Answer 8

used to exchange real time messages through a stand alone application or embedded software
two users in private (bidirectional communication)
can include images and emojis

Question 9

how is email used as communcation

Answer 9

a message that may contain text, images or attachments set through a network to a specified group or individual
can be sent from anywhere at any time instantly
environmentally friendly
used for messages between colleagues, businesses and customers