Chapter 5 - ICT

iGCSE ICT 0417:
Chapter 5: The effects of using ICT

Open Ended

Give examples of the positive and negative effects that microprocessor-controlled devices can have on your:
Lifestyle, leisure time, physical fitness, data security and social interactions.
(1 positive and 1 negative per area)

Categorize

Options (9)

automatic washing machines

microwave ovens

automatic dishwashers

robotic vacuum cleaners

bread-making machines

alarm clocks

television sets

central heating and air-conditioning systems

mobile phones and tablets.

Organize these options into the right categories

Labour-saving devices

Other devices

Categorize

Options (8)

People no longer have to do manual tasks at

home.

give people more time for leisure

activities

control ovens and automatic

washing machines, for example, using

smartphones

Automated burglar alarms give people a sense

of security

Labour-saving devices can lead

to unhealthy lifestyles (because

of the lack of exercise)

They tend to make people

rather lazy

potential to lose

household skills

risk of cybersecurity

threats

Advantages and disadvantages of microprocessor-controlled labour-saving

devices.

Advantages

Disadvantages

Open Ended

What are some possible data security issues with microprocessor-controlled device connected to the internet?