Cambridge Technicals level 3 IT - Unit 2 LO1

Identify the type of information storage media a memory stick is included in.

• Solid state (media) / SSD

• Flash drive / memory

• Optical disc

• Magnetic tape

• Cloud storage

What is one possible advantage and one possible disadvantage to Progress LakeSailing of using memory sticks?

• Advantage: Portability; Disadvantage: Limited storage capacity

• Advantage: High storage capacity; Disadvantage: Easily lost

• Advantage: Durability; Disadvantage: High cost

• Advantage: Fast data transfer; Disadvantage: Compatibility issues

Types of internet connection include:

• 3G / 4G

• Mobile data network

• Satellite

• Dial-up

• Wireless hotspot

Which of the following is a reason why the location of the timing office could affect the speed of internet access?

• The location of Lake Windermere could mean that internet access is varied/intermittent.

• Mobile network speed may be degraded due to distance between masts and geographical issues.

• Physical factors such as hills or woods can decrease the speed of the internet connection.

• Connection/upload speeds may be slow due to the physical location of the timing office.

• Weather can cause intermittent service.

Consider the following factors related to internet access:

• Range (distance)

• Strength

• Latency

• Bandwidth

Identify the category of information holder that PH Disaster Aid would be included.

• Charity

• Business

• Organisation

What are some acceptable handheld devices that can be used to record videos?

• Smart phone

• Tablet

• Digital camera

• Satellite phone

• Mobile phone

What are possible advantages of using the handheld device?

• Light / portable so can be carried in disaster zone easily / can fit into a pocket

• Does not need to be attached to a power source at all times / can run off battery power

The purpose of an RSS feed includes which of the following?

• To keep viewers up-to-date about the results and points awarded for each sport.

• To provide information that is relevant for a short time period.

• To be able to quickly access information without having to open separate pages.

• All of the above.

Possible advantage to the schools of using RSS feeds include:

• Instant access to results for those not at the event

• Keeping a total of the number of points scored

• Viewing results on devices when far from the scoreboard

• Not having to constantly update/refresh the feeds