Connecting To The Net

Question 1

What is broadband?

Answer 1

Broadband modems connect to the internet using a high speed data links

Question 2

What is sattalite?

Answer 2

Can be used to beam data signals to and from several sattalites orbiting the earth

Question 3

What is a Mobile Service?

Answer 3

Using a mobile phone or dongle you can connect to the internet via your mobile phone company

Question 4

What is dial-up?

Answer 4

Dial-up modems connect to a telephone line which dials the telephone number of your ISP (Internet Service Provider)

Question 5

What is cable internet connection?

Answer 5

Cable internet that is provided by companies such as Virgin Media in the UK. They often come as a bundle with TV and landline packages.

Question 6

Advantages of Broadband

Answer 6

Faster than dial up

Allows you to telephone and connect to the internet at the same

Question 7

Advantages of satellite

Answer 7

Allows high speed internet access where broadband and mobile coverage is low

Question 8

Advantages of a mobile connection

Answer 8

More convenient

Can connect to the internet from anywhere

Question 9

Advantages of dial-up

Answer 9

Affordable

Costs the same price per minute as a local phone call

Question 10

Advantages of a cable internet connection

Answer 10

Provides VERY fast internet connection

Affordable way to get a high speed internet connection

Question 11

Disadvantages of broadband

Answer 11

Higher monthly charge

Still not available in some countryside areas

Question 12

Disadvantages of satellite

Answer 12

Expensive to purchase and fit the equipment

Question 13

Disadvantages of mobile internet connection

Answer 13

Netwrok coverage in some areas can lead to poor internet connection

Question 14

Disadvantages of dial-up

Answer 14

Slower

Uses a phone line so you can’t call somebody and use the internet at the same time

Question 15

Disadvantages of cable internet connection

Answer 15

Not all areas have access to a cable internet provider

Question 16

What is a use for a wireless connection?

Answer 16

Enables you to connect to the internet in public places such as airports and restaurants. It is also used at home via a wireless router

Question 17

What is a bluetooth connection?

Answer 17

Used to operate a wireless keyboard or mouse

Share files between a mobile phone and another digital device.

Connects your car speakers to your mobile to operate hands free calling

Question 18

What is a GIS (Geographical Information System)

Answer 18

A system which manages and displays geographical information.

E.G. Satellite Navigation, Mapping apps like google earth

Question 19

Advantages of a wireless connection

Answer 19

Less restrictions on where you can get a high speed internet connection.

You can work in any area with a wifi hotspot

No wires to stumble over

Question 20

Advantages of a bluetooth connection

Answer 20

Wireless technology = No cables to operate connection

Quick set up

No software to install onto the computer

Question 21

Advantages of GIS

Answer 21

Save money and help the environment by using less fuel and choosing the shorts route

Save time b y using a fairly accurate ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)

Question 22

Disadvantages of a wireless connection

Answer 22

Easier for hackers to gain access when using a public wifi hotspot

Research is being conducted to see whether wireless signals are a health risk.

Question 23

Disadvantages of a bluetooth connection

Answer 23

Can only be used to connect devices in the same room

Research is being conducted to see whether wireless signals are a health risk.

Question 24

Disadvantages of GIS

Answer 24

Sart Navs can be very unreliable

Mapping data may not always be up to date

Accidents can be caused if a driver uses the sat nag whilst driving