ICT- Unit 1 Level 3 BTEC Question and answer 2023

ICT- Unit 1 Level 3 BTEC Question and answer 2023Application Software Application software is what allows the end user of an IT system to perform taks productivity software Productivity software is used to allow users to perform their work-based tasks more efficiently E.g. Word processing/Spreadsheet/Database/Presentation Graphics and Multimedia Software Graphics and Multimedia software is used to produce graphics and multimedia products on your computer system E.g. CAD/graphics editing/desktop publishing/video editing software Personal Software Personal software is used in the home to help in our general lives E.g. home finance/educational and entertainment software Communication software Communication software is used to allow users to share information by passing it from one device to another E.g. email/web browsing/VoIP/instant messaging Compatibility Compatibility is whether it works with your current hardware and software Open Source Software (OSS) Open source software allows you to both use the software and access to view and modify the source code Open Source Software (OSS) Adv/Dis Adv- you can modify the software to adapt it to your needs Dis- maintaining updates can be more difficult as there is usually a fast update cycle Proprietary Software Proprietary software allows you to use the software but remains intellectual property rights so you cannot view, modify and redistribute the source code Proprietary Software- Adv/Dis Adv- comes with the rights and expectations of proper ongoing support Dis- licensing is much more restrictive and complicated Emerging technologies in our personal lives Smartwatches Smart speakers Self-driving cars Adv- convenient and accessible Dis- cost and over reliance Emerging technologies in business Augmented reality Internet of things 3D printing Adv- productive and reduces errors Dis- cost and staff training Factors to consider when choosing digital technology Security User experience User needs Specification Compatibility Connectivity Cost Efficiency Implementation Productivity USB Universal Serial Bus- à connector that is very commonly used with peripherals Adv- fast transfer speeds, connect multiple devices, provides power, compatible with computers Dis- relatively short range SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment- connector that is mostly used with internal storage devices but works with external ones Adv- fast and compatible with computer systems Dis- short range, no power VGA Visual Graphics Array- connector used with display devices Adv- compatible with older devices and has built in locking mechanisms Dis- signal can degrade easily, no high resolution HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Connector used with display devices Adv- capable and excellent resolutions and transmits an audio signal Dis- no locking mechanism Ethernet Cable Used to transmit data between IT systems, often in a LAN Adv- very reliable, good range, compatible Dis- limited mobility fibre optic cable Method of transmitting data between IT systems that is commonly used as part of a telephone network Adv- excellent transfer speeds and range, very secure Dis- very expensive Infrared Wireless connection that is commonly used with remote controls Adv- used with peripheral devices (wireless mice) Dis- requires a line of sight, transmission speed slow Bluetooth Wireless connection that is commonly used with peripheral devices like wireless mice and keyboards Adv- easy to connect and lower power consumption Dis- relatively slow and insecure WiFi Wireless connection that is used to access the internet, create a wireless LAN and connect to peripherals (printers) Adv- relatively fast, long ranged, low cost Dis- complex to setup, insecure mobile broadband It's a mobile connection that's is used wi