Chapter 1 - Living in a digital world Flashcards
What aspects should you consider when choosing a phone?
- Resolution
- Camera resolution
- Storage capacity
- Memory card
What files are music and videos usually in?
- Music > MP3 / WAV
- Video > MP4 / 3GP / AVI
What are two common ways of connecting 2 devices to each other?
- Wifi
- Bluetooth
What does Dual, Tri and Quad band mean?
- Dualband > can pick up 2 frequencies
- Tri band > can pick up 3 frequencies
- Quad band > Can pick up 4 frequencies
What does GPS Stand for?
-Global positioning system
What are some activities that reduce a phone’s battery?
- Surfing the internet
- Taking photos
- Using GPS
What are fashion phones?
Phones that are different shapes and can be customised
What are business phones?
Slim, sleek design, usually in metal colours and have a large screen and built in QWERTY keyboard
What are some disadvantages of mobile phones?
- Texting too much can lead to repetitive strain injury
- Scientists are unsure of the risks of using mobile phones
- Overuse of text speak can damage vocabulary and spelling ability.
If you have a mobile phone, what etiquette should you observe?
- Don’t upload pictures of people who havent given permission
- Try and avoid using your phone in quiet places
- Recycle your old phone if you can
What are the types of portable computers?
- Laptop
- Notebook
- Netbook
- Personal digital assistant (PDA)
What are the differences between a Netbook and a Notebook?
- Netbook is used more for internet functions
- Notebook is used more for general laptop functions (IE work etc)
- Size
What does “Wireless Enabled” mean?
It allows your device to pick up WiFi, connect to a network, connect to other devices and access the internet wirelessly
What does USB stand for, and what does it do?
Universal Serial Bus - Stores information such as word files so that they can be transported.
What are examples of Input devices?
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Scanner
- Microphone
What are some examples of output devices?
- Printer
- Speaker
- Monitor
What does 3G mean?
Third generation wireless communication
What does IM mean?
Instant messaging
What are the benefits of IM?
- It is quick and easy to do
- People can collaborate to discuss their views
What are some drawbacks of IM?
- You need the internet to access IM
- Overuse can lead to awkwardness in real life or avoidance of personal interaction
What are some examples of social media?
What are social media sites designed to do?
- Help people communicate over the internet
- Help people find those who share interests
What is a VLE?
Virtual Learning Environment
What are some benefits of a VLE?
- Teachers can put up detailed lessons for students to follow
- They have notice boards for sharing information
- Info and courses can be personalised for individual students
What is SPAM?
Unwanted or junk email sent to many recipitents at the same time.
What are User generated sites?
Known as “wikis” - Are made by people working collaboratively
