Chapter 1 - Living in a digital world Flashcards

1
Q

What aspects should you consider when choosing a phone?

A
  • Resolution
  • Camera resolution
  • Storage capacity
  • Memory card
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2
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What files are music and videos usually in?

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  • Music > MP3 / WAV

- Video > MP4 / 3GP / AVI

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3
Q

What are two common ways of connecting 2 devices to each other?

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  • Wifi

- Bluetooth

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4
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What does Dual, Tri and Quad band mean?

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  • Dualband > can pick up 2 frequencies
  • Tri band > can pick up 3 frequencies
  • Quad band > Can pick up 4 frequencies
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5
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What does GPS Stand for?

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-Global positioning system

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6
Q

What are some activities that reduce a phone’s battery?

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  • Surfing the internet
  • Taking photos
  • Using GPS
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7
Q

What are fashion phones?

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Phones that are different shapes and can be customised

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8
Q

What are business phones?

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Slim, sleek design, usually in metal colours and have a large screen and built in QWERTY keyboard

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9
Q

What are some disadvantages of mobile phones?

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  • 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.
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10
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If you have a mobile phone, what etiquette should you observe?

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  • 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
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11
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What are the types of portable computers?

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  • Laptop
  • Notebook
  • Netbook
  • Personal digital assistant (PDA)
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12
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What are the differences between a Netbook and a Notebook?

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  • Netbook is used more for internet functions
  • Notebook is used more for general laptop functions (IE work etc)
  • Size
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13
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What does “Wireless Enabled” mean?

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It allows your device to pick up WiFi, connect to a network, connect to other devices and access the internet wirelessly

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14
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What does USB stand for, and what does it do?

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Universal Serial Bus - Stores information such as word files so that they can be transported.

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15
Q

What are examples of Input devices?

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  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • Scanner
  • Microphone
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16
Q

What are some examples of output devices?

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  • Printer
  • Speaker
  • Monitor
17
Q

What does 3G mean?

A

Third generation wireless communication

18
Q

What does IM mean?

A

Instant messaging

19
Q

What are the benefits of IM?

A
  • It is quick and easy to do

- People can collaborate to discuss their views

20
Q

What are some drawbacks of IM?

A
  • You need the internet to access IM

- Overuse can lead to awkwardness in real life or avoidance of personal interaction

21
Q

What are some examples of social media?

A
  • Facebook

- Instagram

22
Q

What are social media sites designed to do?

A
  • Help people communicate over the internet

- Help people find those who share interests

23
Q

What is a VLE?

A

Virtual Learning Environment

24
Q

What are some benefits of a VLE?

A
  • 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
25
Q

What is SPAM?

A

Unwanted or junk email sent to many recipitents at the same time.

26
Q

What are User generated sites?

A

Known as “wikis” - Are made by people working collaboratively