Flashcards
Chapter 4
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- 1Name 4 benefits of communicating through social networks.1. Allows people to communicate in real time around the world.
2. Great way of staying in touch with friends and businesses.
3. Can share information, opinions interests cheaply.
4. positive impact on peoples finance. - 2Name 3 instant messaging providers.1. Windows live messenger.
2. Yahoo messenger.
3. Google talk. - 3Name 3 problems with instant chat.1. Viruses can spread when using instant messenger.
2. Emotions are better expressed in person.
3. Sometimes an instant message can be miscommunicated if sent quickly. - 4Name the 2 largest voiP providers currently in the world.1. Skype
2. Rebtel - 53 disadvantages to using VoIP.1. Depends on the quality of your broadband service and may not work if there is a power cut.
2. Voices can sometimes be distorted or there can be long pauses between questions and answers.
3. As with all internet technologies,identity theft, phishing,spamming and viruses are all potential threats. - 6Provide an example of why a family might use VoIP.A family might use VoIP to contact other family members across the world.