5. Advantages & disadvantages of dynamic information sources
Advantages | Disadvantages |
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Can be updated very quickly as changes happen | Changes can be made quickly and mistakes may go unnoticed |
Often fairly inexpensive to maintain when compared with producing static information sources | You may need certain hardware such as a computer to access the internet or a mobile phone to access information services. |
A large number of people can access the information at the same time | There may be conflicting information on different web sites |
It is easy to find related information or to cross-reference information | The information may be biased or completely wrong |
You don't need to know where to look for the information because you can use a search engine to locate relevant web pages | Information overload - it can feel overwhelming if you don't know what you are looking for. |
Can access a lot of free content |