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BTEC Tech Award Digital Information Technology: Modern technologies
Effective digital working practices · Pearson BTEC Tech Award Digital Information Technology (603/7050/6), specification point 3.A1. Cards are generated from the exam board's own specification for "Modern technologies", and every card links back to the page it came from. Specification © Pearson — used with attribution.
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Give two ways of setting up an ad hoc network.
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Open Wi-Fi, or tethering / a personal hotspot from a mobile device.
Why are open Wi-Fi networks a security risk?
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They have no password or encryption, so anyone nearby can join and potentially intercept the data being sent.
What is a mobile network blackspot?
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An area where there is no, or very poor, mobile network coverage.
In cloud storage, what does scalability mean?
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You can rent more storage when you need it and free it up when you don't, so you only pay for what you use.
What does synchronisation mean in cloud storage?
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Files held in the cloud and on individual devices are kept automatically matching and up to date.
What is a 'single shared instance' of a file in cloud computing?
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One central copy of the file that all users work on, instead of each person having their own local copy.
Why does cloud computing give consistency of version between users?
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Everyone uses the same online application, so the features and file types are identical for all users.
Name three aspects of interface design that affect the choice of a cloud platform.
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Layout, accessibility, and mobile versus desktop design.
Name three ways cloud and traditional systems work together.
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Device synchronisation, online/offline working, and notifications.
Whose disaster recovery policies should an organisation consider when choosing cloud technologies?
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Both the cloud service provider's and the organisation's own.
Name three maintenance considerations when an organisation chooses cloud technologies.
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Software updates, downtime, and staff expertise.
What two things about data security should an organisation check before choosing a cloud provider?
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Where the data is located, and the provider's security procedures and features.
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