Bradfield College 2001 HSC Information Processes & Technology

Activities

Global Tracking Systems

www.btchallenqe.com go to race viewer

teleconferencing - link up for one of the competitors during race.
Grandchild born.

Computer navigation system fails

Read and discuss newspaper article - Manly Ferry 26.02.01 from Manly Daily

Questions
1. What is teleconferencing? .
2. Outline the advantages and disadvantages in teleconferencing.
3. What is a messaging system?
4. How does voice mail work?
5. Describe the two parts of an email address.
6. List the four main parts in the header of an email message.
7. Why are email messages sometimes written
offline? 8. What is a mailing list?
9. Describe some the benefits of e-commerce.
10. What is provided by electronic banking?

Activities
1. Communication systems perform information processes requiring participant data/information
and information technology. Clearly identify the participant data/information, information
technology and the purpose of the following communication systems:

- teleconferencing
- massaging
systems -
electronic
commerce

2. Construct a chart to compare the advantages and disadvantages of three messaging

systems: a traditional system, voice mail and electronic mail.

3. Ingrid frequently uses the Internet to access information. Briefly outline the issue of
 copyright in relation to the Internet.

4. Keith recently downloaded banking software for electronic banking. Describe the process
of downloading. Describe two factors that affect the speed of transmission.

5. Kerry wants to pay for a magazine article from Internet.au and the charge is $0.25 per page.
What are the issues for this type of payment and how is the Ecommerce community
currently attempting to solve it?
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