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Topic 2 Home Entertainment

Alyssa Whatley English 28 cards

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  1. 1Define Interactive Digital TVTelevision displayed using a digital signal such as: Satellite or cable. You can get a range of services with interactive TV
  2. 2What is an input and output device for Interactive Digital TV?Input: remote control, keyboard
    Output: TV screen, speakers
  3. 3Define hardwarePhysical components that make up a computer system e.g. monitor
  4. 4Define softwareThis is virtual, not physical. This consist of code written by programmers that have been compiled into a computer program e.g. programs, applications
  5. 5What are pay-to-view services? Give 3 examplesSubscription based servicers where you pay monthly or one fee, for digital TV services.
    Satellite channels, cable TV, digital terrestrial TV
  6. 6List 4 interactive services available using the internet1. Online betting
    2. Online dating
    3. Online Voting
    4. Online shopping
  7. 7What is online betting?On the internet there are a large number of betting websites, containing casino like games such as roulette and poker
  8. 8State 2 advantages and disadvantages of online bettingAdvantages: no need to pick up winnings, quicker- no need to travel to a betting shop
    Disadvantages: it can become addictive
    people may gamble than they would with cash, because they have a card
  9. 9What is online dating?On the internet there is a huge amount of dating sites, adding convenience to people with busy lives who can find out information about potential partners through profiles of users
  10. 10State 2 advantages and disadvantages of online datingAdvantages: some people may be shy and find it hard to meet people, people find it faster
    Disadvantages: people may not be who they seem, may be meeting a lot of other people
  11. 11What is online voting?If young people could vote online via the internet, it would encourage and make it easier for them to get involved in the voting system
  12. 12State 2 advantages and disadvantages of online votingAdvantages: encourages more people to vote, results would be obtained faster
    Disadvantages: not everyone has a computer or internet, good security systems would be needed
  13. 13What is gaming?You can play games on the computer and using special consoles
  14. 14State 2 advantages and disadvantages of gamingAdvantages: can make learning fun, multi-player encourages teamwork, can lead to work in graphics and programming
    Disadvantages: can be addictive, school work can suffer, encourages violence, little physical activity
  15. 15What are the input and output devices for gaming?Input: joystick, games controller, steering wheel controller
    Output: television, speakers
  16. 16Define the term "pixel"A dot of light forming a digital image
  17. 17Define the term "Megapixel"One million pixels (one million dots of light)
  18. 18What does editing software do?Allows you to edit a digital image by:
    -re-sizing
    -cropping
    -applying filters
  19. 19State an input, output and storage device for digital photographyInput: image sensor, memory card, USB
    Output: LCD screen, printer
    Storage device: SD card, memory stick
  20. 20Define "webcam"A digital camera which is used to capture still images and video images
  21. 21State what webcams can be used for globally and the disadvantagesCan be used for: long distance learning, advertising, checking on children
    Disadvantages: can show inappropriate content, terrorism, combined with chat rooms can be used by paedophiles
  22. 22Define "social networking"A website that it used to communicate with friends, family and to make new friends and contacts
  23. 23Give examples, advantages and disadvantages of social networkingexamples: Facebook, Twitter, MySpace
    Advantages: global communication, emails, videos, music, profiles
    Disadvantages: addiction, pedophiles, sharing too much info, identity theft
  24. 24Define "MP3"Music file format that causes compression to reduce the file size considerably, which is why MP3 file format is popular with portable music players, e.g. iPods and mobile phones
  25. 25Define "downloads"Downloads are where you transfer files off a website and then store them on your computer or portable music player
  26. 26State some advantages and disadvantages of Internet RadioAdvantages: good quality sound, listen to international radio stations, listen to missed programs
    Disadvantages: need a broadband connection, not always reliable
  27. 27State some advantages and disadvantages of Digital MusicAdvantages: internet downloads, buy particular music tracks, greater choice of music, cheaper
    Disadvantages: illegal file sharing and downloads, could be denied internet access
  28. 28Give some advantages and disadvantages of Mobile PhonesAdvantages: can be contacted in an emergency, change plans at the last minute, children are safer
    Disadvantages: can cause accidents, can disturb others, damaging to health

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