5. Advantages & disadvantages of dynamic information sources

Dynamic Information Sources
Advantages Disadvantages
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