o2 L8 Quiz - Impact of Modern Technology on Organisations

What is the term used to describe the combined hardware, software, and connectivity of an organization's IT systems?

• Inclusivity
• Collaboration
• Infrastructure
• Security

What are two benefits of having greater IT infrastructure within an organization?

• Flexible working with web platforms allowing staff to work from home or even in other countries.
• Large costs involved with purchasing & maintaining infrastructure technology.
• Constant training required so staff can use new infrastructure technology which takes time & money.
• Greater productivity due to making tasks quicker to complete & often automating tasks entirely.

What are two disadvantages of having greater IT infrastructure within an organization?

• Large costs involved with purchasing & maintaining infrastructure technology.
• Greater productivity due to making tasks quicker to complete & often automating tasks entirely.
• Flexible working with web platforms allowing staff to work from home or even in other countries.
• Constant training required so staff can use new infrastructure technology which takes time & money.

What is one benefit of having IT infrastructure available 24/7?

• Being available 24/7 means having staff 24/7. This will be expensive for the organisation.
• There will also certainly be additional infrastructure required to handle 24/7 access which will cost.
• Employees can work flexibly when it suits them, which helps morale & improves efficiency.
• If systems do go down then this can cause a poor reputation with customers.

What is one disadvantage of having IT infrastructure available 24/7?

• Being available 24/7 means having staff 24/7. This will be expensive for the organization.
• Employees can work flexibly when it suits them, which helps morale & improves efficiency.
• We can sell our products/services to customers all the time, day or night.
• We can sell our products/services to other countries as we’ll be available during their timezones.

What is the benefit of using modern technology for handling data?

• Encryption technologies give us more privacy & protect data, especially during transmission.
• Businesses can be based in many countries & work together which will promote multiculturalism.
• Employees do not need to be in the same location to work together, saving the time & money of travel.
• Greater productivity due to making tasks quicker to complete & often automating tasks entirely.
• All of the above

What is one disadvantage of not keeping data secure when using modern technology?

• Older people may have little experience with IT and find it stressful/difficult to adapt.
• Loss of data can cause a loss in customer trust which may cost future business.
• Flexible working with web platforms allowing staff to work from home or even in other countries.

What is one benefit of using modern technology for collaboration in the workplace?

• Employees do not need to be in the same location to work together, saving the time & money of travel.
• Collaboration in modern technologies requires transmitting data online. This raises security issues.
• There is an increasing demand on the business network infrastructure which could mean more costs to upgrade it.

What is one disadvantage of using modern technology for collaboration in the workplace?

• Employees do not need to be in the same location to work together, saving the time & money of travel.
• Businesses can become more efficient as it is much quicker and easier for staff to work together.
• Collaboration in modern technologies requires transmitting data online. This raises security issues.

What is one benefit of remote working using modern technologies?

• Supports accessibility by allowing workers with a disability to work more flexibly according to their needs.
• The cost of implementing technology to promote inclusivity & accessibility may be expensive & complex.
• Older people may have little experience with IT and find it stressful/difficult to adapt.