Cultural issues 2

Question 1

effect of technology on shops/retailers (3)

Answer 1

retailers can sell from an online store, so:
-there is no need to maintain a high street presence

• they can target customers all over the world
• customers can buy online from retailers anywhere in the world

Question 2

entertainment and technology

Answer 2

allows for a hugely expanded range of digital tv channels, streaming video services and home entertainment systems

Question 3

working practices

Answer 3

remote access allows collaborative online working and sharing files

good broadband allows more home working, which means:

• less need for office space
• less time wasted travelling to place of work
• more flexible working hours

Question 4

computer games

Answer 4

gaming is a huge industry, making $100bn a year

top games can earn more than blockbuster films

Question 5

education

Answer 5

computers are used for research, teaching, assessment and management

e. g:
- interactive whiteboards
- virtual learning environments (VLEs)
- ebook versions of textbooks
- computerised administration

Question 6

medicine (3)

Answer 6

• modern health care makes use of full body scanners for diagnosis of cancer and heart disease
• DNA analysis is used to screen for genetic disorders
• online patient records make it easier for different health professionals to share information