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What are the types of Ad-Hoc networks? 1

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  • Open Wifi, sometimes requiring a network key to register.

- Hotspots, tethering via USB, Bluetooth or Wifi.

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What are the benefits of Ad-Hoc networks? 2

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  • Can provide internet connectivity to other devices
  • Open Wifi allows connection without using up data allowance.
  • Enable remote working.
  • Simple and accessible anywhere connected.
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What are the main issues with Ad-Hoc networks? 3

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-Security:
Often unencrypted. Can be easily intercepted.
-Performance:
Can slow devices and traffic, low range, weak signal.
-Network Availability:
Blackspots, poor rural coverage, poor infrastructure.

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What are the features of Cloud Storage? 4

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-Access Rights: 
Can be managed by the owners. Can require passwords.
-Availability:
Anywhere connected, at any time.
-Sync:
Allows multiple users, offline use.
-Scalability:
Plans can easily be changed to accomodate users.
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What are the advantages of cloud storage? 5

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  • Accessed anywhere anytime when connected.
  • Users can share access.
  • Can be used for easy backups.
  • Provider handles purchasing and maintaining servers.
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What are the disadvantages of cloud storage? 6

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  • Requires a connection.
  • Slow network causes issues.
  • Can be expensive.
  • No control over the security or data management.
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What are the advantages of cloud computing for organisations? 7

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  • Provider maintains servers and updates apps.
  • Consistent app versions and file types.
  • Computers require less processing power.
  • Prices are scalable.
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What online collaboration tools exist for document editing? 8

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  • Comments on documents.
  • Version history/tracking on documents.
  • Chat messages.
  • User changes come up as suggested edits.
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What should organisations consider when buying cloud services? 9

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  • Compatability.
  • Interface design and functionality.
  • Suitability for the intended purpose.
  • Speed of their connections.
  • Hardware requirements.
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What are the features of cloud services to consider? 10

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  • Update frequency.
  • Accessbility / ease of use.
  • Security.
  • Price.
  • Storage.
  • Function.
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What are the benefits of online working with cloud technology? 11

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  • Reduces processing power and storage required.
  • Allows sharing across devices.
  • Supports remote working.
  • Simultaneous working / collaboration tools.
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What are notifcations used for in cloud technology? 12

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  • When shared files are edited.
  • Alert you to who has changed what.
  • Warn if you try to save to an older file version.
  • Remind you of meetings and video conferences.
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What should organisations look for in a cloud storage provider? 13

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  • Are their systems compatible?
  • Do they have a security policy?
  • Do they have a cybersecurity policy?
  • Do hey have backup and disaster policy?
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How does cloud technology impact maintenance and setup? 14

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  • Traditionally a complex, lengthy task requiring expert staff, with downtime. Not the case with cloud.
  • Traditionally equipment must be ordered and built, software needs installed. Not the case with cloud.
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What performance issues does cloud technology face? 15

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  • Requires a good connection. Causes issues for remote workers.
  • More taxing tasks (video editing) are better sutied to traditional computing.
  • Cloud computing may not always work well wil mobile devices.
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How does modern technology impact teamworking? 16

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  • They can work 24/7/365.
  • They can work flexibly and from home.
  • They can have a more inclusive team.
  • They can work globally as a team.
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What collaboration tools exist for modern teams? 17

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  • To-do lists.
  • Shared message boards.
  • Document sharing and group editing.
  • Email.
  • Shared online calendar.
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What are the benefits of online collaboration tools? 18

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-Online Meeting: Enable sharing, reduce travel, records exist as evidence.
-Chat apps: Instant communication, online status, group messaging.
Collaboration tools: Can be edited by all team members, at the same time, archived versions exist.

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How are scheduling and planning tools useful? 19

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  • Allow members to suggest dates/times.
  • Convinient for everyone, especially when there are many participants.
  • GANTT, PERT Charts and Critical Path Diagrams give a visual understanding of project progression.
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What technology exists for communicating with stakeholders? 20

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  • Website provides product and contact info.
  • Social Media is informal, has comments.
  • Email is formal for specific matters.
  • Voice and Video is often used to deliver training.
  • Live Text Chat often linked to a site.
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When should private communication options be used? 21

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  • Email: To confirm details and send attatchments/promotional materials.
  • Live Text Chat: One to one communication with the customer.
  • Voice/Video: Online meetings, training, webinars.
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When shouls public communication options be used? 22

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  • Social Media: Snippets of info, needs carefully managed.
  • Website: Provides detailed information.
  • Voice/Video: Instructional product videos.
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What features should be present in interface design? 23

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  • Clear font.
  • High contrast.
  • Consistent navigation.
  • Alt Text.
  • Different layouts for different screens.
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What accessbility features should be present in an interface? 24

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  • Speech recognition.
  • Magnifier.
  • Narrator.
  • High-Contrast mode.
  • On screen keyboard.
  • Mouse keys.
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What are the impacts of modern technologies on infrastructure to consider? 25

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  • Planning, licensing, staff.
  • Installation and testing.
  • Maintenance and updates.
  • Backups and security.
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What are the pros/cons of local and web platforms? 26

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Local: 
\+May run faster than web.
-Only accessible on the users computer.
Web:
\+Accessible anywhere.
-Requires stable internet.
\+Uses existing infrastructure.
-Loss of communications has a bigger impact.
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What are the impacts of 24/7 access on organisations? 27

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+Access office systems anywhere, anytime.
+Retailers can take orders at any time.
-Workers may be pressured outside of office hours.
-May need to employ night/weekend staff.

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What are the impacts of modern technology on data security for organisations? 28

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+If a disaster takes out data at one location, other locations are still safe.
-Data must be transmitted, at risk of hacking.

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What are the impacts of modern technology on remote working and collaboration? 29

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  • Allows staff to work from a location of their choosing. No office space required. Meetings must be arranged in advance.
  • File sharing and collaboration is helpful, but chat apps may be distracting and video conferencing may be low quality.
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What are the impacts of modern technology on accessibility and inclusivity? 30

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  • Allows teams to stay in touch. Organisations must adapt for accesibility issues by law. However, it may affect wellbeing if expected to respond to messages at late times.
  • Tech opens up the workforce to those with additional needs. Expands the geographical and cultural reach of an organisation.
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What are the benefits and drawbacks of remote working on individuals? 31

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  • Can choose times that suit them. Stressful work environments avoided. Commute money and time saved.
  • Difficult to maintain a healthy work/life balance. May be lonely. Discourages creative thinking.

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