Information categories

Question 1

Communication

Answer 1

Understood as the transmission of information e.g. texting a friend for dinner plans

Question 2

Communications strengths and weaknesses

Answer 2

It has the ability to convey information clearly but information can be misunderstood verbally.

Question 3

Education and training

Answer 3

Transmission of knowledge skills and character traits e.g. revision textbooks

Question 4

Education and training strengths and weaknesses

Answer 4

Can teach the generation important skills but there aren’t enough teachers to teach a wide enough variety of subjects

Question 5

Entertainment

Answer 5

A form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight e.g. watching a film

Question 6

Entertainment strengths and weaknesses

Answer 6

Keeps us with good moods and entertained but entertainment methods may not be in compliance with standards of moral ethics and public decency

Question 7

Planning

Answer 7

The process of setting goals and defining the actions required to achieve the goals e.g. a calendar app

Question 8

Planning strengths and weaknesses

Answer 8

Provides motivation and commitment but prevents flexibility and leads to complacency