Impacts Of Technology

Question 1

Define Legislation

Answer 1

“Legislation is law which has been produced by a governing bodyto regulate, to authorise, to sanction, to grant, to declare or to restrict”

Question 2

Define the Privacy Act

Answer 2

The Act of the Australian Parliament that regulates the gathering, use and disclosure of personal information about individuals .

Question 3

What year was the Privacy Act integrated

Answer 3

1988

Question 4

What does the Privacy Act include list at least 3

Answer 4

-The collection of personal information
-How personal information is used
-Who has access to the personal information
-Safe disposal of data
-Implications of identity theft

Question 5

What is the Copyright Act

Answer 5

Copyright is a legal right given to the authors or creators of works. The Right to Copy

Question 6

When is the copyright act instated

Answer 6

1968

Question 7

Name the 2 exclusive copyright rules

Answer 7

-Right to publish the work
-Control the copying of their work

Question 8

Define Intellectual Property

Answer 8

Intellectual property (IP) refers to the creations of the mind that are new and original. IP is protected by laws.

Question 9

IP Law: Copyright protects?

Answer 9

Music, movies, games

Question 10

IP Law: Trademark protects?

Answer 10

Logos, slogans

Question 11

IP Law: Patent protects?

Answer 11

blueprints, designs

Question 12

IP Law: Registered Designs protects?

Answer 12

Protects the shape, configuration, pattern or ornament of a product

Question 13

Define Digital Divide

Answer 13

Digital Divideis a term that refers to the gap between those who have access to, and the ability to use, modern technology, and those that don’t.

Question 14

This Digital Divide may be present in? List 3

Answer 14

-Those living in rural areas and those living in urban areas,
-Between the educated and uneducated,
-Between economic classes (Rich and Poor)
-Globally, between more and less developed nations. (First -world and Third World)
-Age, Young vs Old. Younger have grown up with Tech.

Question 15

List at least 2 digital divide issues

Answer 15

-World Events: People who have access to technology are able to view news (easily, with smart phones and tablet device). People have continuous access to current news and would be able to make informed decisions.
-Education: Less opportunity to use technology for education value. Inability to ‘Google’ things (eg – how to grow fruit trees).
-Assistance: Technology makes life easier. Performing or download an app to achieve a task. Many applications help us in our every day life (web based apps) (phone apps)
-Jobs: Those who do not have the knowledge to use digital technologies will be less considered in the workplace. Harder to find a job.
-Communication: Isolation from others around the world. Without modern technology, it’s difficult to communicate with those from other countries.

Question 16

What is a web-based application list 3 examples

Answer 16

Applications. These can be accessed straight from a web browser.
-Google Docs (Word)
-Pixlr (Photoshop)
-Wix (Web development)

Question 17

Define E-Commerce

Answer 17

Electronic Commerce
Sales and transactions that are conducted electronically, on the Internet (online shopping)

Question 18

List at least 2 Advantages & Disadvantages of e-commerce

Answer 18

Advantage:
-Wider reach / Global Market. –Able to sell and ship -worldwide.
-Don’t need a front-end store (save money on high rent).
-Shops open 24/7. Customers can access and purchase products any time. Increase sales.
-Customers can shop in the comfort of their living room. Saves time (travel) and money (petrol).
-A lot of information can be added to products. Multiple images, lengthy descriptions, price compare, reviews etc.

Disadvantages:
-A company could receive Bad feedback from customers, and this is public. eg – Facebook complaints.
-No face to face with company salesmen. This is less personal.
Items may not meet standard after only seeing them online. –You can’t physically touch the product before buying.
-Returns of items can be a hassle. Paying for postage and waiting for Reponses from company.
-Security risks – Using credit cards online. Information could be hacked.
-Scams – Can you trust the seller?

Question 19

How do businesses electronically and visually communicate?

Answer 19

-Emails
-Instant messaging (whatsapp)
-Skype/Zoom (Video conferencing)
-Social Media

Question 20

How are these tools used by businesses?

Answer 20

Communicate with individual employees or groups of employees (mass notification)
Responding to customers enquires.
Virtual meetings with others in different locations.

Question 21

Define Identity Theft & list 4 ways to prevent it

Answer 21

occurs when someone uses another person’s personal identifying information for a negative outcome

1. Use strong passwords
2. Keep Your Personal Information Secure
3. Monitor Your Credit Reports, Bank and Credit Accounts.
4. Ask Questions Before You Share Your Information.