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IGCSE ICT Theory- Chapter 6 Applications (difficult) (with mark indication)
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IGCSE ICT Theory- Chapter 6Applications (difficult) (with mark
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Name 4 methods of paper-based communication and their purpose: (8) - correct answer-1.
News Letter: Used by companies to communicate certain information to staff and customers.
May contain information about recent events and success of company. May contain: deaths,
marriages, news events, fundraising events...
2.Brochures/ leaflets: Can be used to advertise a company or to be informative
3.Flyers: Informative document which can be distributed to promote or create awareness of
upcoming events
4.Posters: Larger than flyers and are strategically positioned to promote and create
awareness. Eye catching and difficult to miss. Displayed on build boards to target specific
audience
What are the advantages of paper based communication? (2 marks) - correct answer--Not
necessary to have internet connection or a computer
-You have a physical copy of the document
What are the disadvantages of using paper-based communication? (3 marks) - correct
answer--These communication would have to be delivered by hand
-Printing costs
-Restricted to a smaller audience [restricted to people who received the copy of the paper
based communication]
How can we use computers to create paper-based communication? (3 marks) - correct
answer--Save and insert pictures from clipart
-Adjust the page layout
-Formatting the layout of the document
-Create and insert charts/tables
-Applying effects to images (e.g crop, colour, rotate)
Name 2 types of computer-based communication and their purpose: (4 marks) - correct
answer-1. Websites - companies use websites as a mean of communication with customers.
Schools could have a website including fees, opportunities or facilities. Used to research,
social network, online network, online gaming and online shopping
2. Multimedia presentations-common use it to provide training in businesses or places of
education . Usually projected and explained by a speaker
, What are the advantages of using computer-based communication? (5marks) - correct
answer--quicker and easier to update
-can be available on different platforms
-websites have a global audience
-presentations- large screens make it very eye catching
-presentations can be tailored for selected audiences
-won't need to be reprinted
What are the disadvantages of using computer-based communication? (5marks) - correct
answer--Hiring a website developer is also expensive
-Equipment for presentations can be expensive
-Websites can be hacked and information may be altered
-Setting up and maintaining a website is expensive and require a special skill set
-No internet connection= no access
What are the advantages of using music scores? (3marks) - correct answer--Music can
communicate alot to an audience
-A catchy song can increase the impact of an advert significantly
-Can be used as a part of adverts and slogans
What are the advantages of using cartoons and animations? (2marks) - correct answer--Add
humor (enjoyable for the audience)
-Humanisation of animals is a successful technique of advertising
Name 3 types of mobile-based communication and it's purpose: (6 marks) - correct
answer-1. Phone calls- Allows user to make audio phone calls to each other from any
location within the network coverage area
2. Text messages- Allows users to send simple messages to each other even if recipient's
phone isn't within network range
3. Accessing the internet- Email and social networking apps are available on mobile phones
which makes it easier to stay in contact with each other
-companies could use this to communicate with their customers
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using mobile based communication: (4
marks) - correct answer-Advs
-Portable and can be used on the move
-Mobile phone contracts offer free minutes and texts
Disadvs
-Long distance phone calls in different countries can be expensive
-Mobile signal could be weak or non existent in some places
Discuss the benefits of data handling apps for storing data: (4 marks) - correct answer--Data
can be updated, organised, sorted and searched in different ways
-Can be displayed or printed in different formats
-Can be backed up or moved using storage media
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