WorksheetsThe impact of ICT on society
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
How do businesses send documents most often?
Post
Fax
Courier
Which of these technologies has made it possible for more employees to work from home?
Video Games
Mobile Phones
Video Conferencing
Viruses
Worms
Why do some shops only have a website and not a high street store?
No staff are needed.
Delivering goods is free.
It keeps costs down.
Which of these would be a good reason to buy goods online?
You get to use a credit or debit card to pay.
No need to travel or queue.
You can physically inspect the items before buying.
Which of these is a disadvantage of buying goods online?
Goods might not arrive in time.
It is harder to compare prices.
There is less choice.
Why is it useful for companies to give loyalty cards to customers?
So they can track what shopping habits their customers have.
So they can track how customers travel to their stores.
So they can gain access to their customers' credit card details
Which statement describes streaming movies?
Instead of downloading the movie, you go to a shop and rent a DVD
Instead of buying the movie, you pay to download and access it for a set period of time.
Instead of renting a movie, you download a file and keep it forever.
What is the law that prevents people from copying movies?
Computer Misuse Act
Data Protection Act
The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
Why is old computer equipment a problem for businesses?
Criminals often try to steal old computer equipment.
The law states that companies must recycle old ICT equipment.
The law states you cannot get rid of a computer just because it is old.
Which of these does an employer not have to provide if you are going to use a computer at work?
Regular eye tests
Adjustable chairs
Mouse mats
