9 - ICT and modern living Flashcards
1
Q
List some advantages of online shopping.
A
- Delivery = more accessible
- 24/7
- Wide range of goods
- Worldwide
- No travelling costs
- Don’t have to pay overheads
- Less shoplifting
- Work fewer hours
2
Q
List some disadvantages of online shopping.
A
- Card details subject to interception
- Harder to assess quality
- Fraud sites
- Lack of personal customer service
- Hassle to return goods
- Unemployment
- Virus attack
- Specialist IT knowledge required
3
Q
List some advantages of online booking.
A
- More time to do research
- Make savings when booking direct
- Read reviews first
- Arrange your own travel & accommodation
4
Q
List some disadvantages of online booking.
A
- Bank details may not be safe
- No personal customer service
- Human error could lead to booking the wrong thing
5
Q
List the equipment needed for gaming.
A
- Fast processor to execute a series of stored instructions
- Large screen
- Large RAM
- Disk drive with plenty storage capacity
- High quality graphics & sound card
- Powerful speakers
- Specialist input devices
6
Q
What are some advantages of gaming?
A
- Educational
- Encourages teamwork & social interaction
- Well paid employment
7
Q
What are some disadvantages of gaming?
A
- Addictive
- Obesity
- Violent
- Wastes time
- Health problems, e.g. RSI
8
Q
Name some ways that ICT is used in modern living.
A
- Photography
- Social networks
- Internet browsing
- Online tutorials/assessment
- Virtual Learning Environments
- Online banking
9
Q
What are some emerging technologies?
A
- Artificial intelligence & expert systems
- Biometrics
- 3D printing
- Virtual reality
