Impacts of Digital Technology on Wider Society (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What are the 3 main types of impacts when studying digital technologies?
What are the 3 main types of impacts when studying digital technologies?
Ethical, legal, environmental
What does the Computer Misuse Act 1990 make illegal in the UK?
What does the Computer Misuse Act 1990 make illegal in the UK?
Hacking & intentionally damaging data
What does cyber security refer to?
What does cyber security refer to?
Protection of networks, users & data
Why are mobile devices harmful to the environment?
Why are mobile devices harmful to the environment?
Contain rare materials hard to recycle
Why are wireless networks more vulnerable than wired connections?
Why are wireless networks more vulnerable than wired connections?
Can be intercepted more easily
Where might cloud data be less well protected?
Where might cloud data be less well protected?
Outside the UK, EU, or USA
What environmental issue do cloud storage data centres face?
What environmental issue do cloud storage data centres face?
Consume enormous amounts of electricity
Which UK law covers hacking?
Which UK law covers hacking?
Computer Misuse Act 1990
What do wearable technologies like fitness trackers monitor?
What do wearable technologies like fitness trackers monitor?
Health data & activity levels
Do computer-based implants currently present significant ethical or legal issues?
Do computer-based implants currently present significant ethical or legal issues?
No, they improve health & quality of life
Who might be legally responsible if an autonomous vehicle causes an accident?
Who might be legally responsible if an autonomous vehicle causes an accident?
Owner, manufacturer, AI dev, or sensor maker
How could autonomous vehicles benefit the environment?
How could autonomous vehicles benefit the environment?
Reduce traffic & pollution via efficiency
What do all electronic devices need to minimize environmental harm?
What do all electronic devices need to minimize environmental harm?
Proper recycling of rare materials