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WorksheetsGCSE J277 - 1.6 - Impacts Mega Quiz
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is meant by the term stakeholder
a)
A person who owns a product
b)
A person who has an interest or concern about a product
c)
A person who buys a product
d)
A person who creates legislation that governs the product
2.
Charlie uses social media regularly, what ethical step would you recommend
a)
Always use the same password
b)
Always post from your phone
c)
Share other people's pictures as much as possible
d)
Only post non-private data/pictures
3.
Which is the correct definition of ethics?
a)
Set of principles that govern someone's behaviour/Actions
b)
The right to be left alone and free from intrusion
c)
The right for your personal data to be kept private
d)
Rules for how to behave in certain situations
4.
The gap between people whose lives are empowered by technology and those who excluded
a)
Digital inclusion
b)
Digital literacy
c)
Digital divide
d)
Digital equality
5.
Which one of these best describes ethical issues?
a)
Issues that are considered right or wrong by society.
b)
Issues that different beliefs/cultures are concerned about.
c)
Issues that right or wrong in the eyes of the law
6.
Which one of these best describes cultural issues?
a)
Issues that affect with how we live in different places.
b)
Issues that are considered right or wrong by society.
c)
Issues that right or wrong in the eyes of the law
7.
What negative effect might overuse of digital devices have?
a)
You will be a great gamer
b)
You will learn more
c)
You will be more social
d)
You will have more health problems
8.
Which of these best describes censorship?
a)
Some people do not have access to technology.
b)
Someone causing an argument online.
c)
A government controlling what you see on the internet.
d)
A government letting you access everything on the internet
9.
Which of these best describes surveillance?
a)
Government making sure everyone has access to the internet.
b)
Government controlling what you see on the internet.
c)
Government checking what people are doing on the internet.
10.
Government’s use computer surveillance on the internet. What would this come under?
a)
Legal
b)
Emotional
c)
Moral
d)
Ethical
11.
Which of these might affect our privacy?
a)
Lack of access to digital technologies.
b)
Repetative strain from too much computer use
c)
Sharing too much information on social media.
12.
Technology dependancy is decreasing
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Globalisation is impacting the values and expectations of people in each country
a)
True
b)
False
14.
The internet hasn't increased cultural awareness and promoted diversity
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Faster communication has contributed to the rise in democracy in other countries
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Countries don't risk losing their cultural identities through internet use
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Inequality from the uneven distribution of technology still exists
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Governments might restrict access to the internet to prevent criticism
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Developers don't have to take into consideration other culturals when developing software
a)
True
b)
False
20.
A countries government blocks access to social media
a)
Censorship
b)
Surveillance
21.
Oversharing on social media is one of the biggest detrimental concerns to teenage privacy
a)
True
b)
False
22.
Almost everything posted online can be traced by to the person responsible
a)
True
b)
False
23.
Which of the following is not an example of personal identifiable information
a)
Username
b)
Home Address
c)
Favourite Colour
d)
Profile Picture
24.
By law, companies can sell or give away your data however they like
a)
True
b)
False
25.
Your school emails are private and not subject to monitoring
a)
True
b)
False
26.
What is your digital footprint
a)
The shape of a photo of your foot
b)
Taking a selfie
c)
Having a blog or social media page
d)
A trail of everything you do on the internet
27.
What health hazards are assosiated with E-waste being stored incorrectly
a)
Lung Cancer
b)
DNA Damage
c)
Asthmatic Bronchitis
d)
All of the above
28.
What is global warming
a)
The average temperature rise of your planet
b)
The sudden temperature rise of your planet
c)
The erratic temperature rise of your planet
d)
The unexplained temperature rise of your planet
29.
Which of these statements are true
a)
There are no environmental issues with computing
b)
Only the greenhouse effect is linked to computers
c)
Advance in technology should not worry about the environment
d)
There are environmental benefits and drawbacks to technology
30.
Which one of these is not an environmental issue
a)
Gaining unauthorized Access to a computer network
b)
Sending old tech to landfill
c)
Safe disposal of toxic and carcinogenic components
d)
Leaving electronic devices on standby
31.
Why are data centres an environmental issue
a)
They are really large
b)
They consume a lot of power
c)
They take up a lot of green space
d)
They employ too many people
32.
Which category does E-Waste fall under
a)
Ethical
b)
Legal
c)
Cultural
d)
Environmental
33.
What does the term E-Waste mean
a)
Extra Waste
b)
Electronic Waste
c)
Electrical Waste
d)
Environmental Waste
34.
What best describes 'renewable' energy
a)
Batteries that do not run out
b)
Energy from fossil fuels
c)
Nuclear energy
d)
Energy from sources that aren't depleted when used
35.
Loss of privacy is an issue with increased use of technology
a)
True
b)
False
36.
Technology cannot be used to prevent physical crime
a)
True
b)
False
37.
Companies can legally monitor employee computers
a)
True
b)
False
38.
Schools can legally monitor students computers
a)
True
b)
False
39.
Data encryption can make information private
a)
True
b)
False
40.
Data can be recorded and use for more than the purpose it's gathered for
a)
True
b)
False
41.
Computer criminals are prosectued under which law
a)
Computer Misuse Act
b)
Data Protection Act
c)
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
42.
Protecting someones original work from being sold without permission
a)
Computer Misuse Act
b)
Data Protection Act
c)
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
43.
Protects peoples details from being used for anything without permission
a)
Computer Misuse Act
b)
Data Protection Act
c)
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
44.
Which legislation is responsible for prosecuting people creating viruses
a)
Computer Misuse Act
b)
Data Protection Act
c)
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
45.
Which legislation is responsible for making sure companies keep peoples data secure
a)
Computer Misuse Act
b)
Data Protection Act
c)
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
46.
Which legislation makes it illegal for people to create copies of music albums
a)
Computer Misuse Act
b)
Data Protection Act
c)
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
47.
Hacking falls under this law
a)
Computer Misuse Act
b)
Data Protection Act
c)
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
48.
Under the Computer Misuse Act, it's illegal to use friends details to logon to their account
a)
True
b)
False
49.
The Computer Misuse Act makes it illegal to copy software
a)
True
b)
False
50.
Information which is regarded as ________ is subject to the data protection act
a)
Sensitive
b)
Important
c)
Additional
d)
Dangerous
51.
What kind of material can be covered by "Copyright"
a)
Books and Plays
b)
Photographs and Movies
c)
Music and Dances
d)
All of the above
52.
Under Copyright law, an author is
a)
A reporter of work
b)
A creator of work
c)
A reviewer of work
d)
An improver of work
53.
Copyright law does not count under educational reasons if no profit is made
a)
True
b)
False
54.
Which of these are provisions of the data protection act
a)
Data should be relevant and not excessive
b)
Data should be accurate and up to date
c)
Data should only be kept for as long as necessary
d)
All of these
55.
Which of the following is not covered by the Computer Misuse Act
a)
Hacking
b)
Planting Viruses
c)
Copying a DVD movie
d)
Data Destruction
56.
A student hacks into his school system and only accesses his own data and changes this grade
a)
Can be prosecuted under the Computer Misuse Act
b)
Can't be prosecuted under the Computer Misuse Act
57.
Under the Data Protection Act, a person can request their details be removed from a service
a)
True
b)
False
58.
A hacker has changed some files. Which section of the Computer Misuse Act has been broken
a)
Unauthorised access to computer material
b)
Unauthorised access with intent to commit a crime
c)
Unauthorised modification of computer material
d)
Making things which can be used in computer misuse offences
59.
What does 'Proprietary Software' mean in relation to Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
a)
The software source code is not available
b)
Functionality can not be extended further by the end user
c)
Software cannot be distributed without permission
d)
All of the above
60.
If you download a pirated movie, which law are you breaking
a)
Computer Misuse Act
b)
Data Protection Act
c)
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
61.
What is another name given to 'proprietary software'
a)
Open Source Software
b)
Bespoke Software
c)
Tailor Made Software
d)
Closed Source Software
62.
What is meant by open source software
a)
Owned by a company that you may need to buy a license for
b)
Freely available, constantly upgrade by users, free
63.
Which of the following is an advantage of open source software
a)
You can edit the source code to customise it
b)
You need to be an expert to edit code
c)
You have to pay
d)
Can sometimes be too generic for specialist purposes
64.
Which of the following is an advantage of open source software
a)
The software must be paid for
b)
It's often free
c)
The producers provide regular updates
d)
Not as customisable
65.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of open source software
a)
High quality software with lots of features
b)
Not as customisable
c)
May not has been tested as much as properitary software
d)
You can edit the source code to customise it
66.
What is meant by proprietary software
a)
Owned by a company that you may need to buy a license for
b)
Freely available, constantly upgrade by users, free
67.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of open source software
a)
Can sometimes be too generic for specialist purposes
b)
It's often free
c)
Help and support is provided
d)
You need to be an expert to edit code
68.
Which of the following is an advantage of properity software
a)
It is usually free
b)
Throughly tested because people are paying to use it
c)
Not as customisable
d)
Can sometimes be generic for specialist purposes
69.
Which of the following is an advantage of properity software
a)
Regular updates provided by professionals
b)
A Community of enthusiasts keeping it up to date
c)
Not as customisable
d)
Can sometimes be generic for specialist purposes
70.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of 'proprietary' software?
a)
You need to be an expert to edit code
b)
You have to pay for this type of software
c)
Its often free
d)
You can edit the source code to customise it
71.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of 'proprietary' software?
a)
Can sometimes be too generic for specialist purposes
b)
It is usually free
c)
You need to be an expert to edit code
d)
Not as much support available or you may need to pay for it
72.
The source code is made public
a)
Open Source Software
b)
Proprietary Software
73.
Only the company or indivudal who created the code can modify it
a)
Open Source Software
b)
Proprietary Software
74.
Restrictions on what uses can modify
a)
Open Source Software
b)
Proprietary Software
75.
Can be modified by users
a)
Open Source Software
b)
Proprietary Software
76.
No limitation to the number of people who can work on a project
a)
Open Source Software
b)
Proprietary Software
77.
Limitation on the number of programmers working on a project
a)
Open Source Software
b)
Proprietary Software
78.
No one is utimately responsible for the software
a)
Open Source Software
b)
Proprietary Software
79.
Needs a valid license before being installed on a computer
a)
Open Source Software
b)
Proprietary Software
80.
The vendor is responsible if anything happens to the software
a)
Open Source Software
b)
Proprietary Software
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