State one type of PoS (Point of Sale) technology

Describe one benefit of PoS Technology for Customers

Describe two benefits of PoS technology for Sellers

Malware is a threat to computer security, identify two examples of malware

All computer systems are at risk of attacks from unauthorised sources, describe two ways in which a user can use software to protect their system from these types of attacks.

Explain how the production of a smartphone can be damaging to the environment

(Smartphones are made from metals, such as tin, which need to be mined from the ground. This can damage the environment because________________)

A microwave washing machine and a cooker are all programmable digital devices, what one component will they all have which allows them to be programmed and carry out instructions?

Samantha uses a paper diary at work which she carries with her to meetings and uses all of the time, Describe two reasons why she could use a tablet device instead

Mohammed is buying a new device to play a recently released video game. He is choosing between a PC, a laptop and a games console. These three devices are within his budget and compatible with the game he wants to play.

The PC has a graphics expansion card installed and has the highest graphics capabilities with dedicated GPU. Explain how this works and the effect it will have on the game.

Mohammed is buying a new device to play a recently released video game. He is choosing between a PC, a laptop and a games console. These three devices are within his budget and compatible with the game he wants to play.

The laptop is portable, identify one advantage of this.

Mohammed is buying a new device to play a recently released video game. He is choosing between a PC, a laptop and a games console. These three devices are within his budget and compatible with the game he wants to play.

The game needs an internet connection for it to run. Identify one disadvantage of choosing the laptop.

Mohammed is buying a new device to play a recently released video game. He is choosing between a PC, a laptop and a games console. These three devices are within his budget and compatible with the game he wants to play.

The game console uses cloud storage. Explain two benefits of this.

Complete the sequence which represents technology behaviour. Add the correct two words that match up with the sequence below

_________ / Process / _________

(a)  

A touch screen such as on a smartphone can be used for both input and output. Explain why this is.

Explain how an HDD storage device works

The magnetic disk_____________________________

The readwrite head____________________________

Comparing Hard disk drives and Solid state drives. List two benefits for each drive.

Robots are used to explore space and other planets, such as the Mars Rover or Jade Rabbit on the Moon

Explain one reason why robots are used instead of humans?

Explain how one input and one output device might operate on this automated system

(Think about the inputs - how does the production line know where the car is positioned?

Think about the outputs - what does the work on the production line?)

Indus is a company that sells DVDs' books and video games online. They have warehouses where the products are stored in hugh quantities. They track the products using RFID chips embedded into the labels of each item's packaging. When they pass through the scanners the items are logged, either going into the warehouse to be stored or out to be delivered to the customer.

Explain two advantages and two disadvantages of using RFID chips for this warehouse system.

Describe how a mobile device could connect to a local area network

Give 4 examples of data that can be synchronised between a smart phone and a PC

Vimala is in Malaysia and Jonathan is in the UK.

Explain, using two examples, how they could use a network to communicate.

List 4 other benefits of networking.

here is one benefit (Benefit 1 Improve efficiency)

Describe the difference between physical or wired and wireless networking and give examples of where each might be more appropriate.

A washing machine manufacturer is considering developing its production line technology to use more robots.

Explain one reason for doing this and one positive and one negative potential impact on the company

The manufacturer is developing its technology because_______________

A positive impact on the company is____________________________

A negative impact on the company is____________________________