A theatre company is planning its tour. Each actor receives scripts and rehearsal schedules on a personal device. Some actors prefer a smartphone because it...
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A theatre company is planning its tour. Each actor receives scripts and rehearsal schedules on a personal device. Some actors prefer a smartphone because it fits in a pocket. Others use an e-reader with an e-ink screen, while the stage manager uses a laptop computer to edit documents and create lighting plans. The company does not expect actors to edit large files, but they need to read for long periods and find the latest version of a script. The director wants to choose the most suitable device for each role and avoid printing hundreds of pages.
(a) Which device type is likely to be most suitable for an actor reading a script for several hours? [2]
(b) Describe two advantages of using digital scripts rather than paper scripts on the tour. [2]
(c) Explain why the stage manager needs a laptop rather than only a smartphone or e-reader. [2]
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(a) An e-reader is most suitable. Its e-ink display is designed for prolonged reading and it typically has long battery life. [2]
(b) The latest script can be sent online quickly, avoiding printing and carrying many paper copies. Digital scripts also use less physical storage space and can be searched or annotated. Any two advantages gain credit. [2]
(c) The stage manager needs a laptop’s larger screen and keyboard to edit complex documents. A laptop can run full software for lighting plans, manage larger files and multitask, unlike an e-reader or a smartphone alone. [2]
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