Connection Technologies

Question 1

What are the uses of Wireless?

Answer 1

• Enables you to connect to the Internet in public places such as airports and restaurants.
• Can also be used in the home with a wireless router.

Question 2

What are the advantages of Wireless?

Answer 2

• Fewer restrictions on where high-speed internet connections are available.
• Can work in any area which is a Wi-Fi hotspot or anywhere in your own home.
• No wires to stumble over.

Question 3

What are the disadvantages of Wireless?

Answer 3

• Easier for hackers to gain access to your data when you use public Wi-Fi hotspots.

Question 4

What are the uses of Bluetooth?

Answer 4

• Can be used to operate a wireless keyboard/mouse and share between mobile phones and other digital devices.
• Also connects your car speakers to your mobile to operate a hands-free calling system.

Question 5

What are the advantages of Bluetooth?

Answer 5

• No cables
• Quick to set up
• Requires no software to be installed on your computer.

Question 6

What are the disadvantages of Bluetooth?

Answer 6

• Can only be used to connect devices in the same room.

Question 7

What are the uses of GIS?

Answer 7

• Manages and displays geographical information (TomTom, Google Earth etc.)

Question 8

What are the advantages of GIS?

Answer 8

• Can save money and help the environment by using less fuel and choosing the shortest routes.
• Can also save time by viewing a fairly accurate ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival).

Question 9

What are the disadvantages of GIS?

Answer 9

• Sometimes mapping data is also not up to date.

- Accidents may be caused if people are tempted to use ‘sat nag’ whilst driving.