4.2 communication technology

Question 1

what is presentation software used for?

Answer 1

Used to display information, can include any combination of text or images.

Question 2

what is word processing used for?

Answer 2

Used to type and edit text for letters, reports, memos, etc.

Question 3

what is an email?

Answer 3

A message, which may contain text or images and have attachments, sent through a network to a specified individual or group.

Question 4

what is the web used for?

Answer 4

Used to transmit and share information over the internet. Used for booking holidays and travel, internet banking, providing information on products, general knowledge, etc.

Question 5

what is a blog?

Answer 5

A list of journal entries posted on a web page:

Entries are posted in chronological order

Reflects the personality of an author

Question 6

what is a vlog?

Answer 6

A blog that includes video content

Not usually created to make money

Used for self-promotion

Used for demonstration on how to do something

Question 7

what is instant messaging used for?

Answer 7

Used to exchange real-time messages through a stand-alone application or embedded software