Economic, Social And Environmental Impacts Flashcards
How are computers viewed now compared to previously?
They are now used more frequently and are more reliable nowadays meaning that people feel that they cannot live without their technology
What are the positive economic impacts of technology in a business?
You can sell goods online 24 hours a day
Social Media can be an inexpensive marketing trend
You don’t need to pay expensive high street rental prices for stores
How has the global marketplace affected job security in specialist roles?
Made more vulnerable as pressure/demand increases and expectations rise on employee performance
What does the term ‘competitive advantage’ mean?
Refers to companies trying to ensure that they can offer services services or products that are better than their competitors in the market, giving consumers a reason to choose their business over others
Explain the term ‘censorship’
When organisations or governments restrict an individual’s ability to access particular material, or to produce certain materials. This may be for reasons of morality or control.
What are positive examples of global citizenship?
More attention can be focused on hometown disasters because of online communication
What are negative examples of global citizenship?
Terrorist propaganda videos can be widely circulated
Easy for hackers to share information and vulnerabilities
Local customs and cultures are disappearing
What is meant by the term intelligent system?
An intelligent system is one which is used to perform an action that would require intelligence if they were performed by a human
Name a disadvantage of the impacts of social technology
Individuals can become sedentary/isolated
It is easy for others to intercept your communications
Advantages of the impacts of social technology include
It is easy to text someone, use FaceTime, or have them on speed dial
Social networking has made is easier to keep up to date with friends/family
Freedom of speech can be exercised online in areas where there controls by dictatorships
Why are there more computing devices available today than twenty years ago?
Prices have fallen
The increased use of the Internet has driven this rise in popularity
Devices are portable
Three stages in the lifetime of a product which contribute to its lifetime carbon footprint
Manufacture
Use
Disposal
Part of the ICT industry responsible for the greatest energy consumption
PCs and Monitors
Why do virtual servers allow companies to reduce their carbon footprint?
The company is able to more closely match their storage capacity to their needs
Maximum lifespan of most IT equipment
Three years
What is environmentally the best way to dispose of computers once they reach the end of their useful life?
Recycling
Which stage of the lifespan of a PC is responsible for the greatest carbon dioxide emission?
Usage
Which of the following best describes network based lighting and heating?
Smart buildings - Control heating and lighting based on occupancy
Access to specific web pages can be prevented by the use of
Web filtering
What is the top method of keeping data within a laptop private?
Encryption of a hard disk drive as this will make them practically impossible to decrypt
What is the main goal of an online community?
To serve as common ground for people who share the same interests
How might a firm keep costs low whilst maintaining a competitive advantage?
Low wages allow products or services to be provided at a lower cost
Outsourcing brings much needed funding in to countries involved
Improving operations
Video conferencing allows important meetings to still happen, while reducing travel and subsistence costs.
Maintainability
Ease with which software can be modified to correct faults, improve performance or adapt to a changed environment
