digital tech

What is a network?

A group of connected devices that can share data and resources.

What is a Personal Area Network (PAN)?

A small network connecting devices around one person, such as a phone and earbuds.

What is a Home Area Network (HAN)?

A network connecting devices within a home.

What is a Local Area Network (LAN)?

A network covering a small area such as a school, office, or building.

What is a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?

A network that covers a city or large town.

What is a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

A network covering large geographical areas, such as countries.

What is the largest WAN?

The Internet.

What is the main function of a network?

To share information, files, software, and hardware resources.

What is the Internet?

A worldwide network that connects millions of computers and devices.

Name four uses of the Internet.

Communication, research, education, entertainment, and shopping.

What is an advantage of the Internet?

Quick access to information.

What is another advantage of the Internet?

Easy communication worldwide.

What is a disadvantage of the Internet?

Cybercrime and online scams.

What is another disadvantage of the Internet?

Exposure to inappropriate content.

What is online communication?

Communicating using the Internet through emails, messages, and video calls.

Give examples of online communication.

Email, instant messaging, video conferencing, and social media.

Why should you use strong passwords?

To protect accounts from hackers.

Why should personal information be kept private online?

To protect your identity and safety.

What is a router?

A device that directs data between networks.

What is a modem?

A device that connects a network to the Internet.

What is a switch?

A device that connects multiple devices in a LAN.

Why are symbols used in network diagrams?

To represent devices clearly and consistently.

What does a line between symbols represent?

A network connection.

What information can a network diagram show?

Devices, connections, and data paths.

What is hardware?

The physical parts of a computer.

Give examples of hardware.

Keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, and CPU.

What is software?

Programs and instructions that tell a computer what to do.

What are the two main types of software?

System software and application software.

What is system software?

Software that manages the computer's operations.

Give an example of system software.

An operating system such as Windows.

What is application software?

Software used to perform specific tasks.

Give examples of application software.

Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What is an input device?

A device used to enter data into a computer.

Give examples of input devices.

Keyboard, mouse, scanner, and microphone.

What is an output device?

A device that displays information from a computer.

Give examples of output devices.

Monitor, printer, speakers, and projector.

What is Microsoft Word used for?

Creating and editing documents.

What can be found on the Home tab in Word?

Font, paragraph, clipboard, and editing tools.

What is the Design tab used for in Word?

Applying themes, colours, and document styles.

What is formatting?

Changing the appearance of text and documents.

What are themes?

Pre-designed sets of colours, fonts, and effects.

What are styles?

Formatting presets used for headings and text.

Name three text editing actions.

Cut, copy, and paste.

What is Microsoft Excel used for?

Organising, calculating, and analysing data.

What can be found on the Home tab in Excel?

Formatting, editing, and cell tools.

What can be found on the Insert tab in Excel?

Charts, graphs, tables, and pictures.

What is a row?

A horizontal line of cells.

What is a column?

A vertical line of cells.

How can you insert a row or column?

By using the Insert command.

What does Clear Contents do?

Removes data but keeps formatting.

What is a formula?

An equation used to calculate values.

What is a function?

A built-in formula that performs calculations.

What does SUM do?

Adds numbers together.

What does MAX do?

Finds the largest value.

What does MIN do?

Finds the smallest value.

What does MEAN calculate?

The average value.

What does MEDIAN calculate?

The middle value in a set of numbers.

What does MODE calculate?

The value that appears most often.

What is a chart?

A visual representation of data.

Why are graphs useful?

They make data easier to understand.

What is a table in Excel?

An organised collection of data in rows and columns.

What is cyber safety?

Safe and responsible use of technology and the Internet.

What is cyberbullying?

Using technology to harass or hurt others.

How can cyberbullying be handled?

Report it, block the person, and tell a trusted adult.

Why should software be updated regularly?

To improve security and fix vulnerabilities.

What is cloud storage?

Storing files on remote servers accessed through the Internet.

What is an advantage of cloud storage?

Files can be accessed from different devices.

What is another advantage of cloud storage?

Automatic backup of files.

Give examples of cloud storage services.

Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.

What is digital citizenship?

Responsible and appropriate use of digital technologies.

What is a digital footprint?

The record of a person's online activities.

Why is a positive digital footprint important?

Future schools and employers may view online activity.

What does it mean to respect others online?

Being polite, responsible, and following online rules.