9 markers Flashcards
1
Q
mobile technologies +
A
- fast communication especially good in emergencies
- safety apps can be downloaded eg life 360
- can access resources whenever, wherever - students can research
2
Q
mobile technologies -
A
- bad for mental health - social media - addiction
- attention span / patience decrease
- cyber attacks and privacy leaks more likely
- need to be charged often - inconvenience
3
Q
mobile technologies ethical
A
- poor working conditions to make/ mine for minerals + resources to make
- digital divide not all can afford or no access to internet
- pressure to constantly buy latest technology
4
Q
mobile technologies environmental
A
- chemicals in battery explosive and dangerous - e waste
- difficult to dispose of - landfill
- made with fossil fuels
5
Q
mobile technologies legal issues
A
- driving with tech is illegal
- privacy risks with data protection - getting confidential information
6
Q
wireless networks +
A
- multiple users connect to same network
- can access network anywhere without physical connection
- enhance productivity and people can work from home
7
Q
wireless network -
A
- security issues of public networks
- can be affected by interference of furniture
- may have insufficient range
- slower than wired
8
Q
wireless network ethical
A
- anyone can access public network and do illegal activities
- data constantly collected by network provider
- digital divide – some people who are unable to afford wireless networks are unable to participate in social networking,
9
Q
wireless network environmental
A
- devices are more convenient to use - so more are used - more resources used up making them
- increased demand for energy/ power
- decreased need for wires (hardware)
10
Q
wireless network legal
A
- if someone does illegal things on a network who is prosecuted
- are companies held accountable for protecting their users data?
11
Q
wearable technologies +
A
- wireless headsets can prevent phone used whilst driving
- diabetes tracking - can monitor health
- minimise screen time whilst letting you know notifications so productivity increases
12
Q
wearable technologies -
A
- expensive to buy / maintain (digital divide)
- uses personal data - vulnerable to cyber-attacks - invasion of privacy
- lead to distraction with personal messages also being notified as well as work emails
- using at home for work can lead to an unstable work-life balance
- health risks because of increased exposure to radio waves
13
Q
wearable tech ethics
A
- store lots of personal info that can be hacked
- If unreliable data is given unnecessary anxiety can lead to disastrous consequences
14
Q
wearable tech enviro
A
- uses power + resources
- ## hard to recycle - e waste
15
Q
wearable tech legal
A
- lack of privacy as lots of data is shared
- working rights for those making it
- the tech is used for employers to see how much work an employee does, this data will then be used for the wage