Topic 6 (d) Uses of ICT in the home

Question 1

Use of ICT: Gaming

Answer 1

Everyone can use a game console to play games on it

+Children can learn from them
+ Can lead to well-paid employment
- Can distract you from education

Question 2

Use of ICT: Music

Answer 2

People can use a range of devics to listen to music

+ You can download single songs instead of whole albums
+ The songs can be easily obtained
- You do not have a physical copy which means that you can’t re-sell it

Question 3

Use of ICT: E-mails

Answer 3

Individuals can send emails to each other

+ It is very fast
+ Cheaper than a letter
+ Environmentally friendly
+ Attaching files

• Junk mail
• Phising
• Can contain viruses
• Security issues

Question 4

Use of ICT: Online shopping

Answer 4

Users can go on a wbsite to order goods and services

+ No need to leave the house
+ Open 24/7
- Lack of exercise

Question 5

Use of ICT: Gambling

Answer 5

Most of the users would use gambling sites for enjoyment

+ Special internet offers
+ No need to pick up your winnings
- It can become very addictive

Question 6

Advantages of online banking (2)

Answer 6

+ Open 24/7

+ No need to spend time to travel to banks and wait in queues to perform routine transactions

Question 7

Disadvantages of online banking (2)

Answer 7

• Security issues

- You cannot get cash so you still need to visit a cash machine

Question 8

EFTPOS

Answer 8

Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale

This a method to transfer money from customers’ credit or debit card directly to the stores’ bank account