LO1 - How ICT is used, desktop and portable computer systems

Question 1

Which of these uses is a laptop not best designed for?

Accepted Answer

Gaming

Question 2

Which of these is not a standard feature of a smartphone?

Accepted Answer

Touchpad

Question 3

Why is this computer system portable?

Accepted Answer

The keyboard and pointer device is built in, It is powered by battery

Question 4

Name one problem with this portable device

Accepted Answer

Easily damaged when moved, Easily lost or stolen

Question 5

An advantage of this computer system:

Accepted Answer

Built in pointer device, keyboard and monitor

Question 6

How could an estate agent use ICT when visiting a house for rent?

Accepted Answer

Use GPS to find the location or directions to a house, Use digital cameras to take photos of house

Question 7

What is one difference between a laptop and a netbook?

Accepted Answer

Netbooks are smaller and lighter than laptops

Question 8

Where would a desktop system not be used?

Accepted Answer

On a train

Question 9

Which of these is not a way for customers to use ICT to shop online?

Accepted Answer

Sending emails to customers

Question 10

Why are desktops more suitable than laptops for employees that always work in offices?

Accepted Answer

Data on laptops is less secure, Monitors and keyboards can be adjusted to avoid strain., Desktops are high performance-can carry out all office tasks

Question 11

Name one drawback of using a netbook for a business

Accepted Answer

They do not usually contain optical media drives, They usually have low spec so software may run slow/not run

Question 12

A disadvantage of this system:

Accepted Answer

Office tasks aren't easy to do using touch screen technology

Question 13

What is 'remote working'?

Accepted Answer

Using ICT to work away from the office e.g. at home

Question 14

Which of these is a government service that you can access online?

Accepted Answer

Sign online petitions and questionnaires, Making tax payments

Question 15

Which of these is a government service that you can access online?

Accepted Answer

Apply for official documents e.g. passport, driving licence, Register on an electoral register to vote

Question 16

A disadvantage of this computer system:

Accepted Answer

Fixed in one location

Question 17

What jobs would a receptionist at a medical centre use ICT for?

Accepted Answer

Use email to communicate with other staff, Use databases to store patient and staff details

Question 18

Identify one feature of a tablet computer that would be used by business workers

Accepted Answer

You can view photographs or images, You can easily send / receive emails, You can browse the internet

Question 19

An advantage of this computer system:

Accepted Answer

Ideal for communication, entertainment and web browsing

Question 20

Identify one portable computer system:

Accepted Answer

Netbook, Laptop, Smartphone or tablet

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