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Emerging Issues & The Impact of Digital (Overview Questions)

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Digital professionals must keep up to date with developments such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and ________.

a)

A) Virtual Reality (VR)

b)

B) Blockchain

c)

C) Quantum Computing

d)

D) 3D Printing

2.

Match the following definitions with their corresponding terms.

a)

The moral principles or rules that govern a person's attitudes and behavior.

1.

Ethics

b)

The principles of what people believe is right or wrong.

2.

Morality

c)

A network being flooded with so much traffic that it cannot operate.

3.

Denial of Service Attack

d)

The use of digital technology in a responsible manner.

4.

Digital Responsibility

3.

"The purpose of an Acceptable use Policy is _____"

a)

To Inform employees what is considered illegal to do in the workplace

b)

To regulate and enforce company values and ethics

c)

To promote safe & responsible use of their digital technology, network and Internet Access.

d)

To promote how to use machinery correctly.

4.

An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) usually requires individuals to agree not to ______.

a)

use the service for any illegal activities

b)

hack into the security of any computer network

c)

send spam or junk email

d)

implement a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack

5.

What is a potential drawback of using autonomous systems?

a)

Increased productivity

b)

Job displacement

c)

Better accuracy

d)

Faster decision-making

6.

Thanks to digital technology, Society has been able to ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Reduce physical interactions
Increase e-waste
Bridge the global gap
Distance virtually
7.

Digital technology can lead to _______ in organizational culture, where employees may use their own tools without collaborating.

a)

innovation

b)

inconsistency

c)

efficiency

d)

communication

8.

The term 'e-waste' refers to (a)  

Choose from the below words
Electronic and electrical waste
Environmental waste
Energy waste
Economic waste
9.

The increased use of technology in the banking sector has led to ______ impacts on the industry.

a)

only positive

b)

only negative

c)

both positive and negative

d)

no significant

10.

What is the term used for software where the source code is made available for any person to inspect, modify, or enhance?

a)

Proprietary Software

b)

Open-source Software

c)

Closed-source Software

d)

Licensed Software

11.

Creative Commons licences are used to ______.

a)

restrict access to software

b)

provide free licences for creators

c)

sell software to the public

d)

enhance software security

12.

What is a 'Stakeholder' in a business or organisation?

a)

Only employees

b)

Anyone with an interest in the organisation

c)

Only customers

d)

Only suppliers

13.

Match the following groups with their roles in ensuring that the strategic plan reflects the organisation's ethical commitments.

a)

stakeholders

1.

Group that provides input and feedback on ethical standards and practices.

b)

employees

2.

Individuals who implement and uphold ethical standards in daily operations.

c)

managers

3.

Leaders who set and enforce ethical guidelines and strategic direction.

d)

customers

4.

End-users who expect ethical behavior and practices from the organisation.

14.

Which of the following best describes 'leadership behaviours'?

a)

The actions and traits that contribute to effective leadership.

b)

The economic policies of an organization.

c)

The promotional strategies employed by a business.

d)

The technological innovations within a corporation.

15.

A positive company culture can be sustained by encouraging continuous ______ between management and the workforce.

a)

competition

b)

communication

c)

isolation

d)

rivalry

16.

What is an agency worker?

a)

A person who works permanently for a company

b)

A person who has a contract with an agency but works temporarily for someone who hires them

c)

A person who owns a company

d)

A person who is self-employed.

17.

There are Three levels of situational awareness, Order the following descriptions by their level:

a)

To hear, see, become aware of something using observational techniques

b)

Understanding what you have become aware of

c)

Using what you understood to inform future actions

1)
2)
3)
18.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated, internet-connected objects. Which of the following is NOT a pillar of IoT?

a)

A) People

b)

B) Processes

c)

C) Data

d)

D) Intelligence

19.

Match the following aspects of development with the impact of excessive use of digital technology.

a)

cognitive

1.

Impact on mental processes and thinking abilities

b)

physical

2.

Impact on bodily health and fitness

c)

emotional

3.

Impact on feelings and emotional well-being

d)

social

4.

Impact on interactions and relationships with others

20.

What is one of the main functions of the Internet of Things (IoT)?

a)

To reduce the number of devices connected to the internet

b)

To gather huge amounts of data to improve operations and functionality

c)

To limit the use of social media platforms

d)

To increase the cost of business operations.

21.

What is machine learning?

a)

A function of AI that imitates human brain work

b)

An application of AI where computer systems learn from data

c)

A method to improve human decision-making

d)

A type of computer hardware.

22.

Deep learning is a more specific version of machine learning that uses neural networks to facilitate ________ thinking.

a)

Linear

b)

Non-linear

c)

Abstract

d)

Logical

23.

Augmented Reality (AR) is used to help engineers navigate complex equipment by providing ______.

a)

Physical maps

b)

Simulated experiences

c)

Printed manuals

d)

Verbal guidance

24.

What is the primary distinction between augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR)?

a)

AR overlays digital content on the real world, while VR creates a completely virtual environment

b)

AR creates a completely virtual environment, while VR overlays digital content on the real world

25.

Identify one example of how VR is used by the military.

a)

Training simulations

b)

Entertainment

c)

Social media

d)

Communication

26.

Which of these descriptions best describes Deep Learning?

a)

A function of AI that imitates how the human brain works with respect to the processing of data and creation of patterns in order to make decisions

b)

An Application of AI where computer systems automatically learn and improve with experience without being programmed.

c)

A form of learning where the individual focuses heavily on one subject to gain a more complex and consistent knowledge of the specific subject

27.

Explain the term 'inclusive workplace'.

a)

A workplace that values diversity

b)

A workplace with open offices

c)

A workplace with strict rules

28.

Explain the term 'autonomous operation'.

a)

Operation without human intervention

b)

Operation with human oversight

c)

Operation with manual control

29.

Which categories of workers are legally protected when they report misconduct?

a)

Government employees

b)

Private sector employees

c)

Non-profit workers

30.

To report wrongdoing in the workplace would make someone a (a)  

31.

The term 'open-source' refers to software with (a)   code.

Choose from the below words
Software with publicly accessible c
Proprietary software
Software with restricted access
32.

identify two considerations when implementing change.

a)

Employee training

b)

Cost management

c)

Ignoring feedback

d)

Replacing outdated staff