Information Formats Flashcards
What is an information format?
Different products a business could use to maximise their presence on the internet
Name three information formats that PHBC may use
Webpages, email and streamed audio/video
How may PHBC use web pages?
To enable online booking and to indirectly advertise their business
What’s two advantages to PHBC using web pages?
Increased credibility and a 24/7 Online Presence
What’s two disadvantages to PHBC using web pages?
High initial cost and subsequent maintenance costs
How may PHBC use email?
To send special offers on courses, including optional activities that can be included free of charge or discounts on the cost of a course
What’s two advantages to PHBC using email?
Almost instant communication and emails can be delivered, read or sent at the users convenience
How may PHBC use streamed audio/video?
The staff at PHBC live stream a camp talent show so the parents and carers can watch
What’s two advantages to PHBC using streamed audio/video?
Streaming makes sharing harder than it is by downloading a file and streaming does not require data to be downloaded
What’s two disadvantages to PHBC using streamed audio/video?
Streaming requires high bandwidth so users may experience connectivity issues and streaming requires constant network connection
What’s two disadvantages to PHBC using email?
Email may go in user’s spam folder and malware can spread
