A - Modern Technologies

Question 1

Ad-hoc

Answer 1

Something that is setup when and where needed.

Question 2

Ad-hoc Network

Answer 2

A network that is setup when and where needed. They are often created using a mobile device like a smartphone, and can be used wirelessly or using a cable.

Question 3

USB Tethering

Answer 3

Where a cable is used to create an ad-hoc network

Question 4

Mobile Hotspot

Answer 4

Where Wi-Fi or Bluetooth is used to create an ad-hoc network

Question 5

Advantages of USB Tethering

Answer 5

Connection speed is quicker, Is a wired connection, Does not require a wireless connection, Uses less battery than a Mobile Hotspot

Question 6

Advantages of Mobile Hotspots

Answer 6

Is a wireless connection, Host and device both need wireless capabilites, More than one device can connect at a time

Question 7

Open Network

Answer 7

A Wi-Fi Network that does not encrypt data. Anyone can intercept information sent via the network (i.e. passwords and personal data). Hackers can also connect to your device.

Question 8

How can a user protect themselves on an Open Network?

Answer 8

Use an up-to-date firewall and a VPN

Question 9

VPN

Answer 9

A VPN (or Virtual Private Network) encrypts your network traffic by ‘tunneling’ you to another network (often in different countries). These can reduce the risk of personal data being stolen on an Open Network

Question 10

Issues with Ad-hoc Networks

Answer 10

Battery life of the host will reduce very quickly, If your hotspot is open, anyone can connect, Monthly/top-up data from your mobile plan is used. In most cases, there is not an unlimited amount., Signal strength, and network speed can fluctuate due to it being on a mobile network.

Question 11

What could prevent your host from recieving a mobile network’s signal?

Answer 11

The microwave link could not have enough range, or be blocked by a building or hill

Question 12

Cloud Storage

Answer 12

Where a company hosts a service (like Microsoft OneDrive or Dropbox) to store your files on a remote server via the internet.

Question 13

Cloud Computing

Answer 13

Where a company hosts a service (like Microsoft 365 or Google Drive) to store your files on a remote server via the internet.

Question 14

Advantages of Cloud Storage

Answer 14

File versioning, Automatic synchronisation, Data backups, Security, Scalability

Question 15

File Versioning

Answer 15

Where older versions of a file are stored on Cloud Storage in case of accidental deletion or a user wanting to retrieve an older version for reference/to compare.

Question 16

Data Backups

Answer 16

Where full or incremental/partial backups of a computer system are made and uploaded to Cloud Storage.

Question 17

Automatic Synchronisation

Answer 17

Where files are automatically synced to Cloud Storage so that the user can share files and collaborate in real-time with other users.

Question 18

Security

Answer 18

Cloud Storage is significantly more secure than Local Storage. In most cases, Local Storage is almost always unencrypted and can be physically stolen, whereas Cloud Storage is one of the most protected forms of storage (i.e. physically protected and protected with two-factor authentication)

Question 19

Scalability

Answer 19

While traditional mediums of storage, like Local Storage, require drives to be physically added to a system, upgrading the tier of your Cloud Storage service will instantaniously give you more storage.

Question 20

Advantages of Cloud Computing

Answer 20

Devices can have small storage drives, so are cheaper (used as Thin Clients), More than one person can collaborate on a document at a time, Changes are saved automatically to files

Question 21

SaaS

Answer 21

SaaS (Software as a Service) describes Cloud Computing that is a paid for service.

Question 22

Choosing a Cloud service

Answer 22

Users/Network Administrators look for lots of things when selecting an online platform, including; * Security of data * Compatibility with existing infrastructure * System Maintainance needed * Speed of setup * Internet Speed Requirements

Question 23

Disaster Recovery

Answer 23

The plan to recover data after a loss of data (i.e. cyber attack or physical damage)

Question 24

World Teams

Answer 24

People can communicate from all over the world, and that means that they can also work from all over the world using technologies like; * E-Mail * Video Confrencing * Instant Messaging

Question 25

Advantages of World Teams

Answer 25

Workers from all over the world can keep in touch, Companies can employ the best from anywhere

Question 26

Disadvantages of World Teams

Answer 26

People may not be avaliable due to living in different time zones, World teams could have an impact on work-life balances.

Question 27

Stakeholder

Answer 27

Somebody who has an interest in a business or organisation (i.e. employees, shareholders, local community)

Question 28

Communication Channels

Answer 28

A way that an organisation can communicate with stakeholders, using; * Webpages * Social Media * E-Mail

Question 29

The Equality Act 2010

Answer 29

The law in the UK which recognises disabilies are protected by a discriminatory law.

Question 30

Interface Design

Answer 30

For interfaces to be accessible to anyone, they need to have a good; * Layout * Font * Colour Selection

Question 31

Types of Hardware Accessibility Devices

Answer 31

Puff Switch, Foot Mouse, Eye Typer, Braille Keyboard

Question 32

Types of Software Accessibility Devices

Answer 32

magnifier, high contrast, keyboard shortcuts, screen readers

Question 33

Infrastructure

Answer 33

The physical systems and structures that are in place for an organisation

Question 34

How could not having a ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ impact a modern business?

Answer 34

Website - reduces the amount of advertising a company can recieve, Mobile Optimised Website - reduces the amount of advertising a company can recieve, Superfast Broadband Connection - reduces the amount of advertising a company can recieve.