1.1.2 – Digital Technology Systems

What does URL stand for?

(a)  

Which piece of a URL tells the web servers which protocol to use when accessing a page on a website?

• protocol

• sub-domain

• top level domain

• path

Which piece of a URL is the name of your website, which lets users know that they are visiting the website of a specific organisation?

• protocol

• sub-domain

• top level domain

• path

Which piece of a URL denotes with what kind of entity the organisation has registered the website (.com/.co.uk etc.)?

• protocol

• sub-domain

• top level domain

• path

Which piece of a URL is a subdirectory to a specific web page? It helps to identify which part of a website is being used e.g., http://bbc.co.uk/news refers to the BBC’s news page.

• protocol

• sub-domain

• top level domain

• path

• - Speech input is much faster than keyboard input.

• - No need to learn to type.

Are these advantages or disadvantages of speech input?

• Advantages

• Disadvantages

• • Gestures feel natural.

• • Additional devices are not required.

• • It is possible to interact without having to touch surfaces.

Are these advantages or disadvantages of gesture input?

• Advantages

• Disadvantages

• • Screen can be easily damaged/ scratched.

• • Dirty screens are difficult to read.

Are these advantages or disadvantages of touch input?

• Advantages

• Disadvantages

• • The equipment tends to be expensive.

• • Some users can become ill when using VR equipment.

Are these advantages or disadvantages of VR?

• Advantages

• Disadvantages

• • Better security (it’s difficult to steal biometric characteristics).

• • No need to remember passwords.

Are these advantages or disadvantages of biometrics?

• Advantages

• Disadvantages