IGCSE ICT Chapter 8 Exam Questions With
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1.Describe common physical safety issues and what causes them: •
electro- cution from spilling drinks
•trip hazards from trailing wires all over the place
•heavy equipment falling and causing injury from stacking loads of
equipment on a weak table/support
•fire from sockets being overloaded or equipment overheating
2.Describe some simple strategies for preventing these issues: •
electrocution
- check insulation on wires regularly
- don't allow drinks near computers
•trip hazard
- cover wires and tuck them neatly away under desks
- use wireless connections when possible to eliminate cables completely
•heavy equipment falling
- use strong desks and tables
- use large desks and tables so that hardware isn't close to the edge
•fire
- don't overload sockets
- don't cover equipment vents
3.Evaluate own use of IT equipment and develop strategies to manage
the potential safety risks: • check state of the wires/cables and plugs
•ensure drinks are away from computer
•don't cover computers with paper or fabric
•don't plug too many device into an electric outlet socket
4.Explain what is meant by personal data: Any data concerning a living
person who can be identified either from the data itself or from the data
in conjunction with other information
5.Define the term hacking: gaining unauthorised access to a computer
system
6.Describe the effects of hacking: • This can lead to identity theft or the
misuse of personal information
•data can be deleted, hanged or corrupted on a user's computer
7.Describe the measures that must be taken in order to protect data: •
use firewalls
•use strong (frequently changed) passwords and user IDs
•use intrusion detection software
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All Correct & Verified Answers
1.Describe common physical safety issues and what causes them: •
electro- cution from spilling drinks
•trip hazards from trailing wires all over the place
•heavy equipment falling and causing injury from stacking loads of
equipment on a weak table/support
•fire from sockets being overloaded or equipment overheating
2.Describe some simple strategies for preventing these issues: •
electrocution
- check insulation on wires regularly
- don't allow drinks near computers
•trip hazard
- cover wires and tuck them neatly away under desks
- use wireless connections when possible to eliminate cables completely
•heavy equipment falling
- use strong desks and tables
- use large desks and tables so that hardware isn't close to the edge
•fire
- don't overload sockets
- don't cover equipment vents
3.Evaluate own use of IT equipment and develop strategies to manage
the potential safety risks: • check state of the wires/cables and plugs
•ensure drinks are away from computer
•don't cover computers with paper or fabric
•don't plug too many device into an electric outlet socket
4.Explain what is meant by personal data: Any data concerning a living
person who can be identified either from the data itself or from the data
in conjunction with other information
5.Define the term hacking: gaining unauthorised access to a computer
system
6.Describe the effects of hacking: • This can lead to identity theft or the
misuse of personal information
•data can be deleted, hanged or corrupted on a user's computer
7.Describe the measures that must be taken in order to protect data: •
use firewalls
•use strong (frequently changed) passwords and user IDs
•use intrusion detection software
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