8 Questions
What is one of the drawbacks of using smartphones?
They can be used for cyberbullying
What is the main purpose of the tag in HTML?
To create headings
In Scratch, what is the purpose of the 'Motion' block?
To control the movement of sprites
What is an example of an output device?
Monitor
What is the process of converting binary code to ASCII code?
Binary to ASCII
What is the main difference between LANs and WANs?
LANs are for local connections, while WANs are for wide-area connections
What is packet switching?
A method of transmitting data through the internet
What is the term for the amount of data that can be transmitted over a network?
Bandwidth
Study Notes
E-Safety
- Benefits of Email: convenient, fast, and cost-effective communication
- Drawbacks of Email: spam, phishing scams, and data breaches
- Benefits of Smartphones: stay connected, access information, and capture memories
- Drawbacks of Smartphones: addiction, cyberbullying, and decreased productivity
- Cyberbullying: online harassment, intimidation, or threatening behavior
- Social Media risks: addiction, body dysmorphia, pressure to present a perfect image, and negative impact on mental health
HTML Web Design
- HTML tags: define structure and content of web pages
- Examples of HTML tags: `` for headings,
<p>for paragraphs, etc. - Importance of knowing HTML tags: understanding web page structure and content
Scratch
- Scratch "blocks": graphical programming elements for creating animations and games
- Examples of Scratch blocks: "Motion" for animation, "Sensing" for user input, etc.
- Importance of knowing Scratch blocks: creating interactive and engaging multimedia content
Introduction to Computing
- Input Devices: Keyboard, Mouse, Microphone, etc. for user input
- Output Devices: Monitor, Speakers, Printer, etc. for displaying output
- Storage Devices: Hard drives, SD Cards, SSD Drives, USB sticks, DVD's, etc. for data storage
- Computer Components: CPU, Motherboard, Power Supply, RAM, Hard Drive, Graphics Card, etc.
- System Software: Operating Systems (e.g., Windows, macOS) manage hardware and provide a platform for running applications
- Application Software: programs that perform specific tasks (e.g., word processing, gaming)
- Binary to Denary conversion: converting binary numbers to decimal
- Denary to Binary conversion: converting decimal numbers to binary
- Binary to ASCII: converting binary to readable text characters
Networks
- Network Hardware: devices that connect and facilitate communication between computers
- LANS (Local Area Networks) and WANS (Wide Area Networks) for connecting devices
- The Internet: a global network of interconnected computers and servers
- Packet Switching: breaking data into packets for efficient transmission
- Bandwidth: measurement of data transmission rate
- Wired vs Wireless Connections: advantages and disadvantages of each
Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of using email and smartphones, as well as the risks associated with cyberbullying and social media. Test your knowledge of online safety and digital citizenship.
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