OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277)

1.6.1 Wider Impacts of Technology: revision quiz and key terms

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Question 1 · Multiple choice

Which law protects creative work, such as software, from being copied without the owner's permission?

Question 2 · True or false?

The Computer Misuse Act makes unauthorised access to a computer system a criminal offence.

Question 3 · Multiple choice

What is meant by the 'digital divide'?

Question 4 · True or false?

Open source software is always released with its source code kept secret.

Question 5 · Multiple choice

Which is an environmental problem caused by sending old electronic devices to landfill?

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Key terms for 1.6.1 Wider Impacts of Technology

Computer Misuse Act
Makes unauthorised access to a computer system a criminal offence.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
UK law that protects creative work, including software, from being copied without permission.
Cultural impact
Changing the way people communicate, work and access information.
Data Protection Act 2018
UK law that controls how organisations collect, store and use personal data.
Ethical issues
Consider the moral implications of how digital technology is developed and used.
Open source software
Software whose source code is made freely available for users to view and modify.
Proprietary licensing
Typically restricts how software can be used, copied or modified.
Recycling
Helps recover valuable materials and reduce the need for new resources.

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