The Effects of Using ICT (health, work, microP's in home)

Which of these are potential health risks due to prolonged ICT usage? (select all the correct answers)

• Broken fingers

• Repetitive Strain Injury

• Hashimoto's disease

• Back and neck ache

• Eye strain

A disadvantage to having more microprocessor controlled devices in the home is ...

• Free up more time

• More comfortable

• Unhealthy lifestyles

• Increase efficiency

Adrian and John both take turns working as a programmer in SoftExcel. Adrian works in the morning and John takes over from him in the afternoon. What sort of working pattern is this called?

• Flexible working

• Compressed hours

• Part-time working

• Job sharing

Which of these are advantages on employment brought forth by ICT? (select all the correct answers)

• Safer work environments

• Job losses

• More efficient

• Less strikes

• More lower paying jobs

RSI usually causes injury to the

• Hands

• Eyes

• Back

• Neck

RSI stands for

• Ready Set Injury

• Repeat Strain Injury

• Repetitive Strain Injury

• Random Strain Injury

Which the following employment area is negatively affected by ICT?

• Software Industry

• Manufacturing Industry

• IT Security

• Robotic Engineers

Which is a better way to prevent eye strain from prolonged use of the computer?

• Wear sunglasses

• Use a comfortable chair

• Look away from the screen or close your eyes at regular intervals

• Don't use a computer

Rebecca only works 3 days in a week but she works longer hours each day to ensure she hits the 40-hour work week.

• Part-time working

• Compressed hours

• Job sharing

• Flexible hours

Which of these are advantages of a robot vs human? (select all the correct answers)

• They are expensive

• Doesn't get bored from repetitive tasks

• Higher productivity

• Can work long hours without rest