PC Gadget Quiz on Technology and Media

PC Gadget had an old 3G phone what does the G stand for?

• Game

• Generation

• Gigabit

Give one disadvantage of mobile phones.

• They can be expensive

• They break easily

• Only adults can use them

How does PC Gadget’s phone help him in the morning?

• He has an App to open the curtains

• He uses the alarm to wake him up

• It helps him prioritise his tasks

How have mobile phones changed?

• They have become smaller

• They no longer have cameras

• They now have touch screen technology

Give one disadvantage of CDs.

• Fairly fragile, easy to snap or scratch

• They are very expensive

• They are difficult to buy

What law did Mario break when he downloaded music without paying for it?

• Computer Misuse Act

• Copyright Law (Copyright Design and Patents Act)

• Data Protection Act

People who download material without permission are called.....?

• A Pirate

• A Sailor

• A Surfer

Give one advantage of digital TV set.

• Picture quality is very good

• It consumes more power

• It has fewer channels

• It is more expensive

Give two advantages of digital set top box such as Sky Plus.

• Programmes can be recorded

• Programmes can be rewound and watched over and over

• The sound can be turned very high

Can you think of any disadvantages of digital TV?

• They can be very expensive

• They can be difficult to understand

• The remote control is easy to lose