2. THE PYRAMID OF KNOWLEDGE
ICT EDITION
Cloud Computing
Starting from the bottom, you must pick one block from each level and answer that question. If you answer incorrectly, your go is over and you must reset the game.
Media & Gaming
Legislation
Security
Reset Game
Online shopping
Online communities
Connectivity
Digital Devices

3. Digital Devices Click here to Reveal Answer
Give an advantage of using removable storage over a hard disk drive?
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Usually smaller and lighter Can view data wherever No moving parts that can be damaged

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Name 2 input devices for a computer
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2 from: Mouse, keyboard, microphone, scanner, touchpad etc

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State the use of GPS on a mobile phone
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Get directions, current location, locations of key services, tagging images etc

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Digital Devices
Give a possible health risk when using digital devices for a long period of time
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Eyestrain, RSI etc.

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Give 2 ways to protect the information on your phone
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Passcode, password protection, encrypt data, lock SIM, antivirus

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Which feature must every phone have
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Connectivity

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Name 2 removable storage devices
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SD/memory card, DVD, CD or memory stick/flash drive

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Name 2 features of a netbook that makes it suitable for travelling
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Light/portable Long battery life Strong and robust

11. Connectivity Click here to Reveal Answer What is a NIC?
A network interface card

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Give 2 advantages of WiFi over other connectivity
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No cables, cheaper, access from anywhere in the house etc.

13. Connectivity Click here to Reveal Answer What is WPA
A type of encryption (wireless protected access)

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How do you “hide” your router’s signal?
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Stop it broadcasting its SSID

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Connectivity
What is latency?
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The time in milliseconds between a bit leaving one device and arriving at another

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Connectivity
What is bandwidth?
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The number of bits that can go through the network connection in one second

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Give an advantage of Bluetooth over WiFi?
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Low power connection, no access point needed, devices can connect directly

18. Online communities Click here to Reveal Answer
Give 2 types of online community
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Social networking, bookmarking, Wikis, blogs, forums

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Give a feature of an online workspace
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, chat, shared folders/files, online apps, online conferencing e.g. VoIP

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Online communities
Give a feature of a VLE
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Marking tools, chat, track progress, interactive polls, personalized spaces, timetable, department areas, news

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Give 2 advantages of social networking
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Keep in contact, new friends, share information/media etc.

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Name a disadvantage of a Wiki
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Can become inaccurate/biased/untrue
Internet needed

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Name a social bookmarking site
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Pinterest, delicious

24. Online shopping Click here to Reveal Answer
Name a feature of an online shop
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Sort/search for goods, images, 24/7 availability, comparisons, recommendations/reviews.

25. Online shopping Click here to Reveal Answer
Name 2 benefits for the customer
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Greater choice, shop 24/7, comparison sites, don’t have to leave house, reviews

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Name 2 disadvantages for the customer
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Internet access needed, cannot use cash, cannot see the item and test, delivery cost, have to submit details, fraud websites

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List some impacts on businesses of online shops
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No rent, less staff, can carry more products, customers globally.

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Name a feature of an online auction
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Search, see status of bids, secure payments, maximum bid,

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Name a threat to the security of data?
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Physical threats (flooding/ theft)
Blue Jacking
Phishing
Viruses
Unsecured wireless networks

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Why is it safer to switch your bluetooth off when not using it?
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Other devices which are in range cannot connect to the device and send unwanted messages

31. Security Click here to Reveal Answer What is meant by hacking?
Gaining unauthorised access to computers and data

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Security
What is this called
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(re)CAPTCHA

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Legislation
What is the name of the act organisations must comply with if they store personal details on a computer? (ensure you state the year)
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Data Protection Act 1998

34. Legislation Click here to Reveal Answer
Why was the computer misuse act introduced?
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-Due to hackers/criminals -It allows the government to prosecute people who access computers and steal/ change data without permission

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Name two of your data protection rights.
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1. The right to look at and check any personal data an organisation holds about you
2. You can demand any incorrect information is amended
3. You can demand that the data is not used in anyway that could harm/ distress you
4. You can demand your data is not used for direct marketing

36. Media and Gaming Click here to Reveal Answer
Give a way that playing violent and anti-social games might affect peoples relationships with others.
Can lead to aggression
Can decrease empathy for others
Can affect emotional control
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37. Media and Gaming Click here to Reveal Answer
Why should you not make a copy of an MP3 music files.
It is illegal to make a copy of software/ music
Copyright and patents act
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38. Cloud Computing Name these cloud computing services
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Office 365 Dropbox iCloud

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