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Security, Ethics and the Impact of Computing
Quick questions on Social and environmental impact explained: O-Level Computing
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What is the digital divide?Show answer
The digital divide is the gap between those who have access to computers and the internet (and the skills to use them) and those who do not. Causes include cost, location and education. Those on the wrong side of the divide are disadvantaged in work, learning and access to services, which raises fairness concerns.
What are impact on jobs?Show answer
Automation and computing create new jobs (such as software and data roles) but replace others (such as some manual or routine work). The workforce must reskill, and the change can be hard for those whose jobs disappear.
What are vague answers?Show answer
Give specific examples (toxic materials in e-waste, data-centre energy) rather than only saying it is good or bad.
What is q1?Show answer
Explain what the digital divide is. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
State why e-waste is an environmental problem. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Give one way to reduce the environmental impact of computing. [2 marks]
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