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Home Entertainment MLF

N H English 34 cards

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  1. 1Topic 2 Home entertainment MLFTopic 2
    Home entertainment
    MLF
  2. 2Define an input deviceAn Input device is needed for data to be inputted into a system. EXAMPLE: Remote control unit, keypad, or keyboard.
  3. 3Define an output deviceAn output device allows data out of a system. EXAMPLE: TV Screen, speakers.
  4. 4Define hardwarePhysical components that make up a computer system. You can physically touch hardware. EXAMPLE: Monitor, Motherboard.
  5. 5Define softwareSoftware is "virtual," or not physical like computer hardware. Instead, software consists of lines of code written by computer programmers that have been compiled into a computer program. You cannot physically touch software. EXAMPLE: Programs, applications, scripts, and instruction sets etc.
  6. 6Define Pay to view servicesPay to view services are subscription based services where you pay a monthly, or one off fee for digital TV services.
  7. 7Give examples of digital TV servicesSatellite channels and other services, Cable TV and other services, Digital terrestrial TV and other services
  8. 8Define interactive servicesInteractive services are available using the internet and some cable/ satellite systems.
  9. 9Give examples of Interactive servicesOnline betting, online dating, online voting
  10. 10Explain about online betting (advantages and disadvantages)On the internet there are a large number of betting websites, containing Casino like games such as roulette and poker. Advantages: No need to pick up winnings- added to your debit card account, Quicker - don't need to travel to betting shop.
    Disadvantages: It can become addictive, people may gamble more then they usually would with the use of a debit card instead of cash.
  11. 11Explain about online dating (advantages and disadvantages)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.
    Advantages: Some people are shy and might find it hard to meet people so it would be easier for them, many people are busy and it’s a faster way to meet people.
    Disadvantages: Trustworthiness- people may not be who they seem and send you a picture that may not be of them, they may be meeting lots of other people.
  12. 12Explain about online voting (advantages and disadvantages)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.
    Advantages: 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. 13Explain about Gaming (advantages and disadvantages)You can play games on the computer and by using special consoles.
    Advantages: Can make learning fun, multi-player games encourage teamwork, could lead to employment as a graphic designer/ programmer.
    Disadvantages: Can be addictive, school work can suffer, could encourage violence, little physical activity, health problems such as RSI.
  14. 14Explain what to use to play fast action gamesA fast processor, a large screen, high quality graphics card.
  15. 15What input devices are used in gaming?A joystick, a games controller, a steering wheel controller.
  16. 16What output services are used in gaming?Television, speakers, consoles.
  17. 17What is a pixel?A dot of light performing a digital image.
  18. 18What is a megapixel?One million pixels (one million dots of light).
  19. 19Define a digital camera or mobile phone with cameraDigital cameras/mobile phones with cameras allows the user to have photographic images on their computer.
  20. 20Define photo editing software and its usesRe-sizing, cropping, applying filters.
  21. 21What are some input devices in digital photography?Image sensor- picks up the light from the image, USB, memory card
  22. 22State the output devices in digital photographyLCD screen- where you view the image, a printer, a digital photo frame, mobile phone screen.
  23. 23State the storage devices in digital photographySecure digital (SD) cards, Compact Flash (CF) cards, memory sticks.
  24. 24Define webcamA digital camera which is used to capture still images and video images e.g. moving images.
  25. 25Define social-networking sitesA website that is used to communicate with friends, family and to make new friends and contacts.
  26. 26Give examples of webcams being used on the globeDistance learning, advertising, checking on children in nurseries, checking the weather in another part of the world.
  27. 27Give examples of social networkingFacebook, MySpace, Bebo, Twitter.
  28. 28Give the advantages and disadvantages of social networkingAdvantages: friend comments, contacting friends afround the world, adding photos, having groups, e-mails, videos, music, profiles.
    Disadvantages: addiction, paedophiles surfing social networking sites, sharing too much information, identity theft - someone could be pretending to be you.
  29. 29Define an MP3This is a music file format that uses compression to reduce the file size considerably, which is why MP3 file format is popular with portable music players such as iPods and mobile phones.
  30. 30Define the term downloadThis is where you transfer files off a website and then store them on your computer or portable music player.
  31. 31State the different ways of listening to music.Internet radio and digital music
  32. 32Define internet radio (advantages and disadvantages)Advantages: the quality of the sound is good, you can listen to radio stations from around the world, listen to programmes you have missed.
    Disadvantages: Need a broadband connection, the service is not completely reliable.
  33. 33Define digital music (advantages and disadvantages)Advantages: Internet downloads, can just buy certain tracks, can load music onto portable players, greater choice of music, faster to get hold of music, saves travelling to the shop, cheaper.
    Disadvantages: Illegal file sharing, illegal downloads, could be denied Internet access.
  34. 34Define Mobile phones (advantages and disadvantages)Devices used for many things other than talking. These are usually called 'smart' phones. They have other functions like enabling access to the internet and playing games.
    Advantages: you can be contacted in case of an emergency, plans can be changed at the last minute, parents feel children are safer with them.
    Disadvantages: can cause accidents while driving which is illegal, use can disturb others, can be damaging to health.

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Flashcards on Home Entertainment MLF, created by N H on 15/10/2014.
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