25 April 2007

Exam Questions
(1)(a) According to the passage, which three companies are soon to invest in encouraging online console gaming? (6 marks)

Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft.

(b)Give three pieces of evidence from the passage which suggest that there will be a market for online console gaming. (6 marks)

Extension of broadband access, people have been competing in contests over local networks for years and IDC recons it will be worth $21bn (£14bn) by 2003.

(c)Outline the significance of broadband to the success of this project. (8 marks)

Broadband is a major contributor to the success of the project as the fast constant internet access means people will be able to play for long periods of time. It has speed, international dimension, it is always on, it is reliable and has multiplayer potential.

(2)(a)Explain what is meant by 'gain dominance of a market'. (8 marks)

It is the idea that one company will try to become the biggest in a particular area and thus control it, making it more profitable e.g. Microsoft and Apple.

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