Chapter 3 Revision

Question 1

What 8 things do you need to consider when choosing a laptop?

Answer 1

1) Features
2) Functions
3) Performance
4) Hard disk drive size
5) Connectivity
6) Future proofing
7) Upgradability
8) Support

Question 2

Give two ways in which a game can be downloaded hands free?

Answer 2

Pressure pad

voice activation

Question 3

What are the advantages of a console compared to a laptop?

Answer 3

Cheaper
Compact-all in one unit
Simple
play on couch don’t have to sit at a desk

Question 4

What are the advantages of a laptop compared to a Computer?

Answer 4

Can edit games and modify maps
Can play games online against people who have different brand of computer
Easy to upgrade
Monitors have better resolution than HDTV’S

Question 5

What are the disadvantages of a laptop compared to a console?

Answer 5

More expensive
Need some technical knowledge to set up
Difficult to play on the couch especially if using a mouse and keyboard

Question 6

What are the disadvantages of a Console compared to a laptop?

Answer 6

Can only be used for one purpose
If a component breaks, the whole unit has to be replaced
Cant play with other people with a different console

Question 7

What is Broadband?

Answer 7

a high-speed connection to the internet

Question 8

What is a Bandwidth?

Answer 8

the amount of data that can fit through an internet connection

Question 9

What are 8 things to consider why choosing a ISP?

Answer 9

Cost
Speed
Download limits
Email and web space
Storage
Security
Parental control
Reliability and customer service

Question 10

State one wireless technology that can be used to connect digital devices to a router.

Answer 10

Wireless Ethernet

Question 11

What are the three types of Networks?

Answer 11

Ethernet cable (Cable connected to computers by plugs)
Wireless (WiFi)(communicates by radio or microwaves when wireless network cards installed)
Powerline(uses the existing mains power circuits in the house for power transmission)

Question 12

What is an encryption ?

Answer 12

the process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.

Question 13

What are 5 things to consider when downloading things?

Answer 13

Avoid free sites
Use reputable websites
Check the reliability of the different sites
Check the download conditions in the small print
Avoid peer-to-peer(file sharing sites)

Question 14

What is a cookie?

Answer 14

a small text file that are sent to your computer from certain websites, which track your behavior and transactions. Also means that a website can build up a profile of you

Question 15

What is a benefit of cookie?

Answer 15

Can save people typing in password every time you visit a website

Question 16

What are the health issues of playing with game consoles?

Answer 16

Eye strain, Muscle and joint problems, Lack of exercise can lead to obesity and finally Repetitive strain injury in thumbs.