An international aid organisation uses different... | Information and Communication Technology 0417 | Paper 1 Mock 01 | Theory

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An international aid organisation uses different communication methods to coordinate relief efforts across multiple countries.

(a) Complete the table by explaining why each communication method is useful for the organisation.

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(b) State two advantages of using instant messaging for the organisation's field workers. [2]

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(a)

Communication method	Why it is useful
Satellite phone	Works in remote areas where there is no mobile phone network coverage or internet infrastructure, ensuring that field workers in disaster zones can still communicate with headquarters. [1]
Email	Allows detailed messages, reports and document attachments to be sent between offices in different countries, creating a written record of all communications for reference. [1]
Website	Can be used to share public information about the relief effort, attract donations from the public, recruit volunteers and publish progress updates to stakeholders worldwide. [1]

(b) Two advantages of instant messaging for field workers:

Messages are delivered and received in real time, allowing quick coordination between team members during fast-moving relief operations. [1]
Field workers can send short text updates from mobile devices without needing access to a full computer, making communication possible in challenging environments. [1]

An international aid organisation uses different communication methods to coordinate relief efforts across multiple countries. (a) Complete the table by exp...