Topic 6 (d) Uses of ICT in the home Flashcards

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Use of ICT: Gaming

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Everyone can use a game console to play games on it

+Children can learn from them
+ Can lead to well-paid employment
- Can distract you from education

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Use of ICT: Music

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People can use a range of devics to listen to music

+ You can download single songs instead of whole albums
+ The songs can be easily obtained
- You do not have a physical copy which means that you can’t re-sell it

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Use of ICT: E-mails

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Individuals can send emails to each other

+ It is very fast
+ Cheaper than a letter
+ Environmentally friendly
+ Attaching files

  • Junk mail
  • Phising
  • Can contain viruses
  • Security issues
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Use of ICT: Online shopping

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Users can go on a wbsite to order goods and services

+ No need to leave the house
+ Open 24/7
- Lack of exercise

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Use of ICT: Gambling

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Most of the users would use gambling sites for enjoyment

+ Special internet offers
+ No need to pick up your winnings
- It can become very addictive

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Advantages of online banking (2)

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+ Open 24/7

+ No need to spend time to travel to banks and wait in queues to perform routine transactions

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Disadvantages of online banking (2)

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  • Security issues

- You cannot get cash so you still need to visit a cash machine

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EFTPOS

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Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale

This a method to transfer money from customers’ credit or debit card directly to the stores’ bank account

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