Module 1.8 Flashcards
1
Q
Impact on lives and lifestyles?
A
Communication
Information
Leisure
2
Q
What is the biggest challenge?
A
Deal effectively with information - making sure it’s credible.
3
Q
Impact on home office
A
Computers make a ‘one man business’ possible.
4
Q
What are areas that you save in due to computer?
A
- document creation and filing
- liaising with clients and suppliers
- managing data
- advertising etc.
5
Q
Impact on education
A
- Management
- teachers
-learners - researching, etc.
6
Q
Computer Criminals:
A
7
Q
What are identity thieves?
A
Steal a person’s or company’s identity and use it to commit fraud.
8
Q
How do they do this?
A
- phishing
- fake ‘protection’ software
- bogus lottery winnings
- pyramid schemes and other investment opportunity scams, etc.
9
Q
Hackers
A
Hack for recognition and prestige. Hired by companies.
10
Q
Crackers
A
Do it for criminal intent.
