Chapter 5 The effect of Using IT

Name given to driverless vehicles, such as cars, vans and buses

A type of ‘intelligent’ road sign used to
monitor and control road traffic

Name given to hackers and other people
who try to break into ICT systems

Name of the type of risk associated with

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Meaning of the letter ‘R’ in RSI

Using microprocessors has increased the longevity of
devices in the home, therefore reducing waste

• False

• True

Microprocessor-controlled devices are far more energy
efficient

• False

• True

Smart televisions are an example of a labour-saving
device

• False

• True

Microprocessor-controlled devices in the home are not
vulnerable to attack by viruses or hackers

• False

• True

Microprocessor-controlled devices, such as smartphones,
have no impact on social interactions

• False

• True