Which term describes the combination of computer hardware and an operating system, such as a laptop running Windows?
Platform
What is the name for a unit in a public place that has a touch screen and limited functionality, such as a self-service checkout or an airport check-in point?
Kiosk
Which term describes a product that is requested from a store, then downloaded and installed onto a smartphone, tablet or smart television?
App
What is meant by a memory stick?
Removable flash memory that is used to store and share files
What is meant by paper-based media?
Print media such as magazines, newspapers and posters that distribute text and images
What is meant by a website?
A product made of text, images and graphics that is viewed in a web browser over the Internet
A viewer can watch a series at home but cannot watch it when they travel to another country. Which term describes this?
Geoblocking
What is meant by online distribution?
Sending media to users over the Internet
Which of these is an online distribution platform?
A website
A designer needs to install and run a wide range of editing software to create a magazine. Which platform is most suitable?
A desktop computer
A company is designing a promotional campaign that will be viewed on mobile devices. Which characteristic of mobile devices should the designers plan for?
The smaller screen size
A family wants to stream films together on a large screen and choose what to watch with a handset. Which platform suits them best?
An interactive TV
A gym shows its class timetable on touch screen kiosks in the building. Why is this better than printing the timetable on paper?
The timetable can be updated digitally without being reprinted
A band wants fans to play their new album on car stereos that only have a CD player. Which physical medium should they release it on?
CD
A viewer streaming a film on a phone outdoors uses up their monthly data allowance quickly. Which disadvantage of online distribution does this show?
High-quality streaming needs a lot of bandwidth
A takeaway wants to reach every household on a nearby estate, including people who never use the Internet. Why are printed flyers a good choice?
They need no device, account or electricity to view
A small film company wants viewers around the world to watch its new film on the day it is released. Which distribution method should it use?
Online distribution
A photographer must send 15 GB of holiday photos to a client who has no Internet access. Which physical medium is most suitable?
A memory stick
A film studio is releasing a film in high definition on disc. Why is a Blu-ray disc a better choice than a DVD?
It stores much more data, so it can hold high definition video
A family has built up a large collection of films on DVD. Which is a disadvantage of physical media that they might experience?
The discs take up storage space in the home
A collector wants to keep a film forever and display it on a shelf. Why is buying it on Blu-ray better for them than streaming it?
They own a copy that they can keep and display
A hotel provides an Internet kiosk in its lobby so guests can look up local attractions. Guests complain that they cannot open their own streaming account on it. Why is this?
The kiosk is locked to the one service it provides
Which is a disadvantage of distributing a magazine on paper rather than online?
It has to be printed and physically transported
A viewer buys an interactive TV to stream programmes and use apps. Which is a disadvantage of this platform?
It supports a limited range of apps and services
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