G063 - Video conferencing questions
1. / A computer conferencing system is used for a course offered by a university. In this conferencing system, students are able to study at home and interact with each other and their tutors through the exchange of text-based dialogue. Messages can be posted at any time onto a message board.The university has provided students and lecturers with webcams. Discuss the purpose of the use of video input in this context. / [4]
2515 June 2002 Q5
2. / Mobile telephones use video and sound. Discuss the implications for users of these telephones. Your discussion should include the characteristics, advantages and limitations. / [12]2515 January 2004 Q6
3. / Explain the importance of bandwidth when using video conferencing. / [3]2515 January 2007 Q1
4. / A company decides to allow its administration staff to work from home.The employees will be using videophones to communicate with the office.
(a) / Identify two features of a videophone. / [2]
(b) / Describe one advantage and one limitation to the company in using videophones. / [4]
2515 January 2007 Q6
5. / A company has offices across EnglandThe company plans to introduce a video conferencing system to hold meetings between offices.
Staff will be trained in the use of the video conferencing system. Some, but not all, of this training will be on the technical aspects of the system.
(a) / State two technical aspects of the use of video conferencing for which training would be required. / [2]
(b) / Describe how video conferencing changes working practices. / [4]
2515 January 2008 Q3
6. / A wedding outfitter specialises in bridal dresses, bridesmaids’ dresses and gentlemen’s formal wear. Many of the wedding outfitter’s clients live abroad and place orders online.Compare email and video conferencing for giving progress reports on the making of a dress. / [3]