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2. Was your result as good as you hoped? The ‘multiple choice’ questions are OK if you know your stuff But the ‘longer’ questions are hard The wording is strange And you need good exam technique So we’ll focus on that…

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8. Let’s now look at each question Remember the basic principle… = Basic + Expand

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10. Online software is accessed over the Internet via your web browser Online software

11. Part One Progress Check Online software is accessed over the Internet via your web browser Online software Key advantage Can access software on all devices eg PC, tablet & mobile Key advantage Can access software on all devices eg PC, tablet & mobile = Cloud software Online software

12. Part One Progress Check Having a back-up online means a copy of your files are stored on web servers So you can restore the files if there’s a problem. Online Software - Advantages Back-Up & Restore

13. Part One Progress Check If your online software service is unavailable, you can’t access your files And remember that even the most ‘reliable’ services do crash! Online Software - Disadvantages Reliability

14. Part One Progress Check Your online service could be at risk from hackers wanting to access files And remember that even the most ‘secure’ services have been hacked! Online Software - Disadvantages Security

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17. Able to connect anywhere there is an Internet connection Uses Internet only so no additional costs (unlike phone) Reduces travel costs, such as staff in different countries having a ‘video conference’, not flying Better for collaboration since can also show documents on-screen Advantages

18. Part One Progress Check Relies on Internet connection so it can be slow & ‘buffer’ or it can cut out Data exchanged online is at risk of security threats, such as hackers, which is especially relevant to a business working with confidential information Voice quality can be affected since the audio is being converted to digital and then transmitted over the Internet Disadvantages

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21. Users visit site Pay Per Click Web Host Offers ad ‘space’ Advertiser Takes ad space Only pay if people click

22. Part One Progress Check So advertisers only pay the website host or owners if people click on their ads So the web site owners are desperate to help their advertisers get clicks That’s why it’s also called the ‘affiliate model’ The web host & advertiser work together as partners to get your clicks! Pay Per Click

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25. Work Mate Work Work Mate HomeOn The Go

26. Part One Progress Check Staff can collaborate online, even if they’re in different places or countries So they don’t need to travel, which saves money & helps the environment You only need one version of a document, which everyone can edit Can access using different devices, eg smartphone or tablet when on move So online services allow people to work on the same project, or document

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