Effects of Technology on Daily Life

What is one positive effect of microprocessor-controlled devices in the home?

• They reduce leisure time

• They make people more tired

• They give people more time for hobbies and socialising

• They make cooking more difficult

What is a disadvantage of labour-saving devices?

• They improve physical fitness

• They make people lazier and less active

• They increase household skills

• They reduce cybersecurity threats

Which of the following is a labour-saving device?

• Alarm clock

• Television set

• Robotic vacuum cleaner

• Mobile phone

What is a risk of connecting smart devices to the internet?

• Slow device performance

• Cybersecurity threats

• Reduced internet bills

• Shorter device lifespan

Smart fridges can help users by:

• Automatically ordering fresh food online

• Increasing food waste

• Disconnecting from the internet

• Making users cook manually

What is one disadvantage of leaving devices on standby?

• It reduces electricity use

• It wastes electricity

• It makes devices more secure

• It improves device speed

Which of the following is NOT a positive effect of microprocessor-controlled devices on social interaction?

• Easier to make friends online

• Easier to find people with similar hobbies

• Less expensive communication

• Increased face-to-face interaction

What is one negative effect of online communication?

• It reduces cyberbullying

• It increases social confidence

• It can lead to social isolation

• It makes people more polite

Smart motorways use microprocessors to:

• Reduce human drivers

• Control traffic and reduce congestion

• Remove road signs

• Make roads narrower

What is a disadvantage of using computerised transport systems?

• Reduced accidents

• Increased traffic flow

• Risk of system hacking

• Easier law enforcement