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BTEC Digital IT > Learning Aim A - Modern Technologies > Flashcards

Learning Aim A - Modern Technologies Flashcards

All of the key parts of Learning Aim A, including Cloud Computing & Accessibility

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Ad-hoc

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Something that is setup when and where needed.

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Ad-hoc Network

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A network that is setup when and where needed. They are often created using a mobile device like a smartphone, and can be used wirelessly or using a cable.

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USB Tethering

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Where a cable is used to create an ad-hoc network

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Mobile Hotspot

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Where Wi-Fi or Bluetooth is used to create an ad-hoc network

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Advantages of USB Tethering

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  • Connection speed is quicker
  • Is a wired connection
  • Does not require a wireless connection
  • Uses less battery than a Mobile Hotspot
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Advantages of Mobile Hotspots

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  • Is a wireless connection
  • Host and device both need wireless capabilites
  • More than one device can connect at a time
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Open Network

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A Wi-Fi Network that does not encrypt data. Anyone can intercept information sent via the network (i.e. passwords and personal data). Hackers can also connect to your device.

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How can a user protect themselves on an Open Network?

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Use an up-to-date firewall and a VPN

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VPN

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A VPN (or Virtual Private Network) encrypts your network traffic by ‘tunneling’ you to another network (often in different countries). These can reduce the risk of personal data being stolen on an Open Network

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Issues with Ad-hoc Networks

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  • Battery life of the host will reduce very quickly
  • If your hotspot is open, anyone can connect
  • Monthly/top-up data from your mobile plan is used. In most cases, there is not an unlimited amount.
  • Signal strength, and network speed can fluctuate due to it being on a mobile network.
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What could prevent your host from recieving a mobile network’s signal?

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The microwave link could not have enough range, or be blocked by a building or hill

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Cloud Storage

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Where a company hosts a service (like Microsoft OneDrive or Dropbox) to store your files on a remote server via the internet.

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Cloud Computing

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Where a company hosts a service (like Microsoft 365 or Google Drive) to store your files on a remote server via the internet.

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Cloud Computing

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Where a company hosts a service (like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace) to work on software on a remote server via the internet.

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Advantages of Cloud Storage

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  • File versioning
  • Automatic synchronisation
  • Data backups
  • Security
  • Scalability
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File Versioning

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Where older versions of a file are stored on Cloud Storage in case of accidental deletion or a user wanting to retrieve an older version for reference/to compare.

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Data Backups

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Where full or incremental/partial backups of a computer system are made and uploaded to Cloud Storage.

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Automatic Synchronisation

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Where files are automatically synced to Cloud Storage so that the user can share files and collaborate in real-time with other users.

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Security

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Cloud Storage is significantly more secure than Local Storage. In most cases, Local Storage is almost always unencrypted and can be physically stolen, whereas Cloud Storage is one of the most protected forms of storage (i.e. physically protected and protected with two-factor authentication)

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Scalability

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While traditional mediums of storage, like Local Storage, require drives to be physically added to a system, upgrading the tier of your Cloud Storage service will instantaniously give you more storage.

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Advantages of Cloud Computing

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  • Devices can have small storage drives, so are cheaper (used as Thin Clients)
  • More than one person can collaborate on a document at a time
  • Changes are saved automatically to files
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SaaS

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SaaS (Software as a Service) describes Cloud Computing that is a paid for service.

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Choosing a Cloud service

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Users/Network Administrators look for lots of things when selecting an online platform, including;
* Security of data
* Compatibility with existing infrastructure
* System Maintainance needed
* Speed of setup
* Internet Speed Requirements

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Disaster Recovery

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The plan to recover data after a loss of data (i.e. cyber attack or physical damage)

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World Teams

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People can communicate from all over the world, and that means that they can also work from all over the world using technologies like;
* E-Mail
* Video Confrencing
* Instant Messaging

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Advantages of World Teams

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  • Workers from all over the world can keep in touch
  • Companies can employ the best from anywhere
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Disadvantages of World Teams

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  • People may not be avaliable due to living in different time zones
  • World teams could have an impact on work-life balances.
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Stakeholder

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Somebody who has an interest in a business or organisation (i.e. employees, shareholders, local community)

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Communication Channels

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A way that an organisation can communicate with stakeholders, using;
* Webpages
* Social Media
* E-Mail

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The Equality Act 2010

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The law in the UK which recognises disabilies are protected by a discriminatory law.

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Interface Design

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For interfaces to be accessible to anyone, they need to have a good;
* Layout
* Font
* Colour Selection

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Types of Hardware Accessibility Devices

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  • Puff Switch
  • Foot Mouse
  • Eye Typer
  • Braille Keyboard
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Types of Software Accessibility Devices

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  • Maginifier
  • High Contrast
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Screen Readers
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Infrastructure

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The physical systems and structures that are in place for an organisation

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How could not having a ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ impact a modern business?

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  • Website - reduces the amount of advertising a company can recieve.
  • Mobile Optimised Website - reduces the amount of advertising a company can recieve.
  • Superfast Broadband Connection - reduces the amount of advertising a company can recieve.

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