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Topic 2 Home Entertainment
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- 1Define Interactive Digital TVTelevision displayed using a digital signal such as: Satellite or cable. You can get a range of services with interactive TV
- 2What is an input and output device for Interactive Digital TV?Input: remote control, keyboard
Output: TV screen, speakers - 3Define hardwarePhysical components that make up a computer system e.g. monitor
- 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
- 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 - 6List 4 interactive services available using the internet1. Online betting
2. Online dating
3. Online Voting
4. Online shopping - 7What is online betting?On the internet there are a large number of betting websites, containing casino like games such as roulette and poker
- 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 - 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
- 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 - 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
- 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 - 13What is gaming?You can play games on the computer and using special consoles
- 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 - 15What are the input and output devices for gaming?Input: joystick, games controller, steering wheel controller
Output: television, speakers - 16Define the term "pixel"A dot of light forming a digital image
- 17Define the term "Megapixel"One million pixels (one million dots of light)
- 18What does editing software do?Allows you to edit a digital image by:
-re-sizing
-cropping
-applying filters - 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 - 20Define "webcam"A digital camera which is used to capture still images and video images
- 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 - 22Define "social networking"A website that it used to communicate with friends, family and to make new friends and contacts
- 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 - 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
- 25Define "downloads"Downloads are where you transfer files off a website and then store them on your computer or portable music player
- 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 - 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 - 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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