Effect of ICT

Why do businesses use ICT?

• More workers which saves expenses in wages

• Data can be stored and processed fast

• Large data space

• Huge quantities of paperwork

Microprocessor-controlled devices in the home advantage

• People can become over reliant on these devices and can become lazy
• Manual household skills are lost
• Tasks do not need to be done manually 
• •Can lead to unhealthy eating due to dependency on ready meals.

Appliances that can be controlled using mobile phones or applications in homes that are automated. (select three)

• Refrigerator

• Rice cooker

• Home theatre

• Vacuum Cleaner

• Electric fan

Which of this is a disadvantage to having more microprocessor controlled devices in the home?

• Free up more time

• More comfortable

• Unhealthy lifestyles

• Increase efficiency

A home that allows the owner to control their electronic appliances through their computer or mobile device with internet connection.

Name one area where ICT has had an effect on employment.

Describe three advantages to the company of using robots rather than humans to manufacture cars.

[3 m] time = 5 minutes (Describe questions)

Describe three disadvantages to the company of using robots rather than humans to manufacture cars. [3 m] Time = 5 minutes (Describe question)

There are four main types of work patterns, write two of them !