Unit 6d: ICT in the Home

Question 1

Give 3 concerns that may arise from children playing computer games

Answer 1

• Anti-social behaviour
• Lack of fitness
• Costly (online gaming)

Question 2

Give 3 advantages of using a digital camera over a film camera

Answer 2

• Instant processing
• Print only what you want
• Editing (e.g., Photoshop)

Question 3

List 4 services offered by interactive TV

Answer 3

• Betting
• Gaming
• Voting
• Dating

Question 4

Define e-mail

Answer 4

A simple text message sent from one computer to another

Question 5

Give 3 advantages of e-mail

Answer 5

• It’s free/cheaper
• It’s faster - instant
• Allows you to send 1 message to many people

Question 6

Give 3 disadvantages of e-mail

Answer 6

• Open to hacking
• Not everyone has the ability or equipment to send e-mails
• Spam or junk mail

Question 7

List 5 services available on the internet

Answer 7

• Social media
• Online Dating
• Online betting
• Online voting
• Online banking

Question 8

List 4 services available with a mobile phone

Answer 8

• Social media
• Taking photos
• Playing games
• Send and receive text, phone calls & voice mails

Question 9

List 5 security measures used by banks for online banking

Answer 9

• Personal questions
• Usernames and passwords
• Encryption
• Memorable information
• Authorisation codes

Question 10

Give 4 uses of ICT in the home

Answer 10

Games
Interactive TV
Photography
E-mail