Topic 6 (d) Uses of ICT in the home Flashcards
Use of ICT: Gaming
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
Use of ICT: Music
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
Use of ICT: E-mails
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
Use of ICT: Online shopping
Users can go on a wbsite to order goods and services
+ No need to leave the house
+ Open 24/7
- Lack of exercise
Use of ICT: Gambling
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
Advantages of online banking (2)
+ Open 24/7
+ No need to spend time to travel to banks and wait in queues to perform routine transactions
Disadvantages of online banking (2)
- Security issues
- You cannot get cash so you still need to visit a cash machine
EFTPOS
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