Question
Highlight four disadvantages of using internet as a means of communication.
Answer
(i) Information may not be secure since other people may access it.
(ii) Information can be diverted by competitors who know the password.
(iii) Computer may be invaded by virus that will interfere with computer programme.
(iv) Could be used to transmit harmful information e.g. terrorisms, drugs and pornography.
(v) It may be slow (taking longtime to access information).
(vi) One needs to be computer proficient / literate.
(vii) Expensive to install.
(viii) Computers require electricity.
(ii) Information can be diverted by competitors who know the password.
(iii) Computer may be invaded by virus that will interfere with computer programme.
(iv) Could be used to transmit harmful information e.g. terrorisms, drugs and pornography.
(v) It may be slow (taking longtime to access information).
(vi) One needs to be computer proficient / literate.
(vii) Expensive to install.
(viii) Computers require electricity.
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