Unit 2 TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS

Healthcare Sector:

Which technology system is commonly used in healthcare to securely store and access patient medical records?

• CRM system

• EHR system

• Inventory management system

• Social media platform

Answer explanation

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a digital version of a patient's paper chart. It contains all the patient's medical history, including diagnoses, medications, treatment plans

Which one of these sectors might use Cad/CAM

• Health

• Finance

• Manufacturing

• Retail

Answer explanation

Manufacturing uses CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) to automate production processes and control machinery, enhancing efficiency and precision in product fabrication.

What type of technology system is used in retail stores to manage inventory levels and track sales?

• A) Supply chain management system

• B) Electronic health record system

• C) Content management system

• D) Point of sale (POS) system

Transportation Sector: Which technology system is used in transportation to track vehicle locations, routes, and manage logistics?

• Inventory management system

• Geographic information system (GIS)

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system

• Geographic information system (GIS)

Answer explanation

GIS, or Geographic Information System, is a technology that helps us understand and analyse geographical data.

It uses maps and data to show information about locations, and what patterns exist in the data.

Which one of these terms means 'Using resources to meet the current needs without taking away resources for the future.

• Sustainability

• Carbon Footprint

• Greenhouse effect

• Renewable energy

Answer explanation

Sustainability is using less energy, reducing waste, and protecting wildlife.

Match these sectors and their uses of technology

• PoS Point of sales tills

• Health

• Robots on a production line

• Finance

• Digital Patients records

• Manufacturing

• Calculating the interest on a loan

• Retail

Issues in techlogy systms

Which of the following is a common issue associated with technology systems?

• A) Increased efficiency

• B) Data security breaches

• C) Improved collaboration

• D) Enhanced customer service

Answer explanation

Data security breaches, such as unauthorised access or theft of sensitive information, are issues that can arise in technology systems. Organisations must place robust security measures to protect data and prevent breaches.

EG

strong passwords

Firewalls

Data Encryption:

Data Backup and Recovery:

Which of the following is a type of malicious software (malware) designed to block access to computer systems until a ransom is paid?

• A) Spyware

• B) Adware

• C) Ransomware

• D) Trojan horse

Answer explanation

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files on a victim's computer or blocks access to the system entirely, demanding payment (usually in cryptocurrency) from the victim to regain access or decrypt the files.

Which of the following is a type of malware that secretly monitors and collects information about a user's activities on a computer system, often without the user's knowledge?

• A) Trojan horse

• B) Worm

• C) Adware

• D) Spyware

Answer explanation

Spyware is a type of malware designed to gather information about a user's activities, such as browsing habits, keystrokes, and personal information, and transmit it to a third party without the user's consent.

spyware focuses on collecting data rather than causing direct damage to the system.

How can the production of smartphones be damaging to the environment?

• A) Decreased electronic waste

• B) Reduced energy consumption

• C) Pollution from mining of rare earth metals

• D) Improved air quality

Answer explanation

Smarphones are made from metals such as tin, which need to be mined from the ground.

This can damage the enviroment becuase the process uses up the earths natural resources.

Mining also uses energy and fuel and creates pollutions. Additially the materials need to be transported and tehn processed into the product.