Topic 5 Issues and Impact

Question 1

What might be an ethical concern with facial recognition systems?

Accepted Answer

B. May invade users' privacy

Question 2

Why is accessibility an ethical issue in software design?

Accepted Answer

A. Everyone should be able to use it

Question 3

A tech company installs solar panels. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

C. Environmental responsibility

Question 4

Which of the following is an ethical concern with AI technology?

Accepted Answer

C. Replaces human jobs

Question 5

Choose all the impacts of automated systems on employment:

Accepted Answer

A. Job losses in some sectors, B. Creation of new roles

Question 6

A company installs surveillance cameras in offices. Which issue does this raise?

Accepted Answer

C. Ethical

Question 7

A new app tracks users' locations. What concern may this raise?

Accepted Answer

A. Legal and ethical

Question 8

Which of these is an environmental benefit of cloud storage?

Accepted Answer

B. Reduces physical server needs

Question 9

What is one way companies reduce the environmental impact of digital devices?

Accepted Answer

C. Use energy-efficient hardware

Question 10

What is a legal consequence of distributing pirated software?

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C. A fine or imprisonment

Question 11

What might be an ethical concern with facial recognition systems?

Accepted Answer

B. May invade users' privacy

Question 12

Stakeholders in a video game launch might include:

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B. Gamers and developers

Question 13

Which group is a stakeholder in a new mobile app project?

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B. Customers using the app

Question 14

What does the Computer Misuse Act deal with?

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B. Preventing cyber crime

Question 15

What does “digital divide” mean?

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B. Gap between people who do and don’t have access to technology

Question 16

What is the environmental impact of discarding old electronic devices (e-waste)?

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C. Pollutes land and water

Question 17

Why is user consent important in data collection?

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B. It is legally required and ethically fair

Question 18

A teenager shares a copyrighted meme on social media. What issue is this?

Accepted Answer

A. Legal

Question 19

Which law protects people's personal data in the UK?

Accepted Answer

C. Data Protection Act

Question 20

Choose all that are cultural impacts of new technology:

Accepted Answer

A. Changes in communication, C. Shift in job roles

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