BTEC Digital Information Technology - Component 3

How can organisations minimalize the environmental impact of the computers they use?

(PICK MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

• Auto-standby on computers so they switch off when not being used

• Donate old computers to other organisations or charities

• Use solar power

• Recycle old computers

What are some of the issues with developing technologies such as computers?

(TICK MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

• It costs a lot because of all the precious metals used

• It uses a lot of natural resources

• It causes pollution

• A lot of parts do not decompose, they just stay in the ground when computers are disposed of

What is a cookie?

• A small text file saved to the website's systems when visiting websites which contain data

• A small text file saved to your system when visiting websites which contain data

What data can a cookie store?

(SELECT MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

• Browsing habits

• Your username and password

• Preferences on a website

• Your emails

How can you save the amount of power a computer is using when using it? (SELECT MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

• Turn off WIFI, bluetooth etc

• Open more programs on the computer

• Turn the screen brightness down

• Close down unused programs

Sharing a digital copy of file uses more or less of our planets resources than printing it out?

• More

• Less

When you no longer need a digital device you should... (SELECT MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

• Throw it in the bin

• Recycle it

• Leave it under your bed

• Give/sell it to someone else who might make use of it

An Acceptable Use Policy states the rules that staff and students need to adhere to when using computers or any ICT equipment

• True

• False

The scope of the AUP is...

• who the document applies to

• the equipment, documents, and knowledge covered by the policy

• behaviours that are expected/required by an organisation

• behaviours that are not allowed by an organisation

The monitoring part of the AUP refers to...

• who the document applies to

• defining the processes and potential sanctions if unacceptable behaviour occurs

• description of how behaviour is monitored by an organisation

• acknowledge (sign, click) that an individual agrees to abide by the policy.