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WorksheetsEffects of Technology on Daily Life
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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
ANPR systems are used to:
Play music in cars
Automatically recognise number plates
Clean roads
Detect road temperature
One major concern with autonomous vehicles is:
Lack of internet
High maintenance costs
Risk of hacking
Poor design of seats
Which of the following helps autonomous cars detect surroundings?
LiDaR
Sonar
Radar and ultrasonic sensors
Heat sensors
What does an actuator do in an autonomous car?
Collects visual data
Sends signals to change gear or apply brakes
Calculates routes
Displays speed on the screen
What is one advantage of autonomous vehicles?
Increased human error
Reduced traffic congestion
Higher fuel consumption
Slower traffic flow
What is one disadvantage of autonomous vehicles?
Stress-free parking
Reduced pollution
Fear of hacking and software glitches
Faster travel times
Which of the following is used by autonomous trains for navigation?
Bluetooth
Global positioning satellite (GPS) technology
Wi-Fi
QR codes
What is one advantage of autonomous trains?
Increased human error
Higher running costs
Improved punctuality
Slower services
What technology do autonomous trains use to build 3D images?
LiDaR (Light Detection and Ranging)
Wi-Fi radar
Night vision
GPS radar
What is one disadvantage of autonomous trains?
Reduced delays
Reduced energy use
High initial costs and fear of hacking
Improved safety
What is one advantage of pilotless aeroplanes?
Higher pilot wages
Reduced human error
Slower response to turbulence
Poor passenger comfort
What is one disadvantage of pilotless aeroplanes?
Easier maintenance
Reduced aerodynamics
Passenger reluctance to accept technology
Improved safety
What can cause repetitive strain injury (RSI)?
Poor lighting
Repetitive use of keyboard or mouse
Loud noise
Long screen exposure
What is one way to prevent eyestrain from computer use?
Use anti-glare screens
Sit closer to the screen
Turn off all lighting
Avoid breaks
Ozone irritation in offices is caused by:
Excessive computer screen use
Poor air conditioning
Laser printers producing ozone gas
Dust from keyboards
