Unit 12 End Unit exam – The Role &Impact of IT in Society

Reorder the following paragraph about Technology Enhanced Learning

• Teaching has not only been improved by technology, but now also involves subjects such as information

• technology and computer science. Computers are a feature in most classrooms now and teaching

• can also be provided at a distance using online courses.

  Students can be provided

• with resources and guidance online, and with services that allow them to upload work to

• a portal where it will be marked. Interactive whiteboards can be used to enhance the teaching

How do businesses send documents most often?

• Post

• Fax

• Email

• Courier

Which of these technologies has made it possible for more employees to work from home?

• Video Games

• Mobile Phones

• Video Conferencing

• Viruses

• Worms

Why do some shops only have a website and not a high street store?

• No staff are needed.

• Delivering goods is free.

• It keeps costs down.

Which of these would be a good reason to buy goods online?

• You get to use a credit or debit card to pay.

• No need to travel or queue.

• You can physically inspect the items before buying.

Which of these is a disadvantage of buying goods online?

• Goods might not arrive in time.

• It is harder to compare prices.

• There is less choice.

Why is it useful for companies to give loyalty cards to customers?

• So they can track what shopping habits their customers have.

• So they can track how customers travel to their stores.

• So they can gain access to their customers' credit card details

Why is old computer equipment a problem for businesses?

• Criminals often try to steal old computer equipment.

• The law states that companies must recycle old ICT equipment.

• The law states you cannot get rid of a computer just because it is old.

Choose all the answers that are TRUE. ICT influences the way we:

• Do the jobs we do

• Digest our food

• Entertain ourselves (games & music)

• Interact with friends

Over-availability of communication leads to problems like:

• Not eating enough

• Too much electricity used

• Overheating of systems

• Never really switching off