Topic 5: Issues and impact (Pearson GCSE Comp Sci)

Which environmental issue is most directly linked to the manufacture of digital devices?

• Data breaches

• Energy consumption

• Poor encryption standards

• Network congestion

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

• Replacing devices every 2 years

• Extending the replacement cycle

• Using non-recyclable materials

• Increasing processing power

Which of the following contributes to environmental damage when disposing of digital devices?

• Overheating components

• E-waste containing hazardous materials

• Open-source software licensing

• High latency

What is the most effective way to reduce the energy consumption of a computer?

• Overclocking the processor

• Reducing screen brightness and enabling sleep mode

• Keeping the device plugged in at all times

• Disabling software updates

Which of the following increases environmental impact when producing digital devices?

• Use of rare earth metals

• Improved encryption algorithms

• Data compression

• Using multi-core processors

What is a key ethical concern related to collecting personal data without consent?

• Improved data compression

• Privacy violation

• Increased encryption strength

• Stronger network security

Algorithmic bias in machine learning can lead to:

• Fairer decision-making

• Improved encryption algorithms

• Unfair treatment of certain groups

• More efficient data transfer

What legal principle requires companies to gain permission before collecting personal data?

• Network protocols

• Data protection laws

• Load balancing policies

• Acceptable use policies

If a company uses a competitor’s software code without permission, they could be violating:

• Copyright laws

• GDPR

• Encryption standards

• Open-source agreements

Which of the following is an example of intellectual property protection?

• Using encryption for data security

• Applying for a patent

• Installing anti-malware software

• Increasing processor speed