Systems - All (Standards, Importance, Considerations)

Question 1

Define a standard

Answer 1

Something that is agreed to be used internationally for a specific purpose e.g. HTML

Question 2

Name three software or hardware standards

Answer 2

HTML, UTF-8, Java-Script

others Bluetooth, ASCII , HTTP, USB,

Question 3

Why is a standard important

Answer 3

Because it allows something to be seen around the world and allows multiple different programs to communicate. for example without software standards Microsoft Outlook would be able to read GMail messages.

Question 4

What is the Data Protection Act

Answer 4

The Data Protection Act is a law that states that anyone who stores personal data must keep it secure.

Question 5

Why do computers need to be reliable?

Answer 5

Some computers are connected to hospitals and so it could end lives if those computers went down.

Question 6

What is the Health and Safety at Work Act?

Answer 6

It makes employers responsible for their staff. Design

considerations should provide appropriate working conditions for staff.

Question 7

What is the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act?

Answer 7

It makes it Illegal to use software without buying the appropriate licenses.

Question 8

Explain the importance legal considerations when creating computer systems

Answer 8

The Data Protection Act says that anyone who stores personal details must keep them secure.

Question 9

What happens when there is no standard?

Answer 9

Files must be converted and programs must be designed to convert one thing from another and work with multiple file types.

Question 10

Explain the importance of ethical considerations when creating computer systems

Answer 10

Is it fair that some people cannot afford computers?

Are countries like India being exploited as a source of cheap labor for call centers and for programming?