LU 6 GRADE 11 (INTERNET)

Question 1

video conference

Answer 1

connects two or more people for the purpose of communication, (zoom, skype, facetime, whatsapp video calls)

Question 2

requirements for video conference

Answer 2

• video camera or webcam
• headphones or speakers for audio output
• screen to view the broadcasted video

Question 3

advantages of video conferencing

Answer 3

• allows users to both view and hear the person while they are speaking
• in businesses productivity can be increased since employees do not need to travel to meet clients and colleagues
• travel costs are less, it saves the company money and reduces the impact on the environment

Question 4

disadvantages of video conference

Answer 4

• reliable video conference requires a high speed internet connection
• the equipment can be expensive to maintain
• a video conference with audio and video problems can become frustrating

Question 5

benefits of video conferencing

Answer 5

• connect with experts
• helps prepare learners for the real world of work
• virtual field trips
• global collaboration

Question 6

VOIP

Answer 6

• voice over internet protocol

- method for sending and receiving sound data like telephone calls from the internet

Question 7

voip telephones

Answer 7

there are software based and hardware based

Question 8

software based

Answer 8

these are software applications installable on a mobile device or computer such as microsoft teams, skype

Question 9

hardware based

Answer 9

traditional hardwired or cordless telephone, contains same features as speaker, microphone, touchpad

Question 10

transferring files

Answer 10

File transfer is transmission of a computer file through communication channel from one computer system to another

-they are governed by ftp (file transfer protocol)

Question 11

torrenting

Answer 11

• peer to peer sharing technology where the file is transferred from numerous computers called peers who already have that file in the computer
• the file is not downloaded from a single source or server

Question 12

seed

Answer 12

a complete file that other peers can use

more seeds there are, the faster the peers will be able to share and download the file

Question 13

is torrenting illegal

Answer 13

no, it just has a bad reputation due to the amount of copyrighted material found on torrent sites

Question 14

download and streaming

Answer 14

methods of file transfer

Question 15

downloading

Answer 15

taking a file (video or music) from a device or internet to computer or phone

Question 16

streaming

Answer 16

happens when the device receives data at a constant rate

Question 17

social media

Answer 17

• social media facilitates the sharing of ideas, thought by creating a community of users
• it is internet based, gives framework for users to share content
• the content includes: photos, videos and even personal info

Question 18

advantages of social media

Answer 18

connectivity-people can interact with each other regardless of location

education- learners can follow education professionals to enhance the knowledge of any field usually at no expense

information and updates- social media is always updated with real word events, information can be available before television and media

Question 19

disadvantages of social media

Answer 19

addiction- addiction happens due to time spent in social media, teenagers are most affected and become disconnected from the real world and society

hacking- personal data and info can be easily accessible and shared on the internet

cyberbullying- anyone can create a fake account and post hateful messages without any consequence

Question 20

blog

Answer 20

website that is regularly updated like a journal

• can be used as personal diary
• can be used to create awareness about a topic

Question 21

advantages of a blog

Answer 21

• can be easily updated from a device with internet connection
• allows user to share their thoughts on any topic for users to view
• a blog provides the facility for users to comment in any post

Question 22

disadvantages of a blog

Answer 22

• can be time consuming, for it to be valuable has to be updated regularly
• they can be biased or contain inaccurate information
• people can leave rude and inappropriate comments

Question 23

good practice of a blog

Answer 23

• keep content up to date and relevant
• never post false info
• make catchy headings that inspire the reader to keep reading

Question 24

vlog

Answer 24

video blog, communicated with the audience using video and sound

Question 25

vlogs vs blogs

Answer 25

skills- a blog requires good grammar and good writing, a vlog requires the vlogger to speak well and be engaging.

cost- bloggers need a computer and internet connection that can handle text data, vloggers needs more equipment which can be expensive such as editing software and quality cameras.

Question 26

Good practice of vlogging

Answer 26

• collaborate with other vloggers
• practice talking to a camera
• keep up with trends

Question 27

podcasts

Answer 27

audio file downloadable from the internet from any device

Question 28

advantages of a podcast

Answer 28

• can be played from a mobile device anywhere without internet connection
• they are easy to create and do not require high levels of technical skill
• not needed sophisticated equipment to be created

Question 29

disadvantages of a podcast

Answer 29

• audience needs internet connection to download and receive instalments from the podcast
• they are not easily searchable on the internet
• person needs to be speak clearly