Cambridge University Press 2011

Social and economic

implications of the
use of computers
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Revision questions: 8 Social and economic implications 1 Cambridge IGCSE Computer Studies
1 a What is meant by sofware copyright?
b Name three activities which would break sofware copyright.
2 a Defne the term hacking.
b How can it be prevented?
3 a Defne the term computer virus.
b How can a computer be protected against a virus?
4 Why is it important to secure data on a computer system?
5 What can be done to prevent the thef of data?
6 What is meant by the term de-skilling?
7 What efect has the use of computers had on patterns of employment? Identify areas where this
has had a positive efect as well as those areas where it has had a negative efect.
8 a What is meant by teleworking?
b What hardware and sofware is needed by a teleworker?
c Give two advantages of teleworking for the employer.
d Give two advantages of teleworking for the employee.
9 List three principles on which data protection legislation is based.