KS3 ICT Health & Safety

Which of these is NOT a potential health risk of using computers?

• Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

• Strained Eyes

• A broken leg

• Back Pain

Which ONE of these can reduce eye strain?

• Turn the brightness to max

• Take a 5 minute break each hour

• Zoom in on the screen

• Use two monitors

Which part of your body may suffer a strain injury if you do not support your hands, and properly adjust the keyboard?

• Your eyes

• Your fingers

• Your wrist

• Your back

To keep information secure you should...

(Choose Two Answers)

• Use passwords and lock devices when you are not using them

• Type in code

• Backup your data on more than one storage media

• Delete all work after 5 working days

How can you keep passwords secure? Choose Two Answers

• Don't write them down next to the device they unlock

• Use a memorable word like a pet's name

• Use a riddle

• Use a mixture of upper and lower case numbers as well as letters

Teachers can and should monitor and support correct computer ergonomics:

• True
• False

When sitting in a chair your back should be straight at a 90 degree angle to your hips:

• True
• False

Why would you refrain from placing a drink near your computer?

• If you have one, everyone will want one

• You're likely to get hungry too

• You might spill it and get an electrical shock

Typing for hours each day is most likely to cause which of these health problems?

• Back problems

• Repetitive strain injury

• Deep vein thrombosis

Which is a strong password?

• password

• Tigers78542.