Chapter 10 - impact on health

Question 1

How does dt increase employment opportunities ?

Answer 1

• more software engineers are needed to maintain programming code
• database administrators are needed at large organisations
• more specialist jobs in hardware and software fields

Question 2

Why is dt important for many workers today ?

Answer 2

• jobs that are highly repetitive and tedious can be carried out by robots
• office jobs now require you to be more technically skilled on generic software

Question 3

How is dt changing peoples work patterns ?

Answer 3

• teleworking is using ict from home. Work at your own time

- smart devices help us to work in more places

Question 4

Why is there need for up-skilling ?

Answer 4

fast changing environment people require continuous training.

Question 5

What is repetitive strain injury and how can it be reduced ?

Answer 5

a range of conditions affecting the neck, back, shoulders and arms. Caused when using the same muscles to repeat the same task.

• reduced by taking breaks

Question 6

What is eyestrain and how can it be reduced ?

Answer 6

over exposure to screens leads to headaches and deterioration in users sight

• use anti glare screens

Question 7

How can you reduce back pain ?

Answer 7

• use height adjustable chairs

- take regular breaks

Question 8

What is PAT

Answer 8

portable appliance testing (should be done regularly )