Impact of Computing: Explore the Positive and Negative Effects

Question 1

What is NOT a positive impact of using computers?

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Environmental damage

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Improved communication and collaboration

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Increased access to information and education

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Reduced isolation and loneliness

Question 2

What do the letters "WWW" stand for?

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World Wide Web

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Wide World Web

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World Web Wide

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Web Wide World

Question 3

How should we use computers responsibly?

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We should be careful not to share our personal information with people we do not know online

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We should only use them for playing games and watching videos

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We should share our personal information with everyone we meet online

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We should download illegal software and movies

Question 4

What is a computer network?

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A group of computers that are connected together

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A program that helps computers talk to each other

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A way to get on the internet

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A place to store computer files

Question 5

What is the internet?

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A big network of computers that are all connected together

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A type of computer program

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A place to store computer files

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A way to send emails

Question 6

Which of these is **not** a benefit of using computers?

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Making us feel more alone

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Making information easier to find

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Improving the way we communicate

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Creating more jobs

Question 7

What do we call the process of using technology to create new and different things?

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Innovation

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Invention

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Creation

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Design

Question 8

What is the name of the giant network of computers that connects us globally?

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Internet

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Intranet

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Extranet

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Cloud

Question 9

What should you do if you see someone being bullied online?

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Tell a grown-up or trusted adult

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Ignore it and hope it goes away

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Join in and make fun of the person being bullied

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Tell the person being bullied to stop

Question 10

What is the difference between a computer virus and a worm?

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A virus needs a program to run, while a worm can run on its own

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A virus can spread to other computers, while a worm cannot

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A worm is a kind of virus

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There is no difference between a virus and a worm

Question 11

What is the difference between hardware and software?

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Hardware is the physical parts of a computer, while software is the instructions that tell the computer what to do

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Software is the physical parts of a computer, while hardware is the instructions that tell the computer what to do

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Hardware and software are the same thing

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There is no difference between hardware and software

Question 12

What is the main job of a CPU?

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To process information and carry out instructions

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To store information

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To connect to the internet

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To display information on the screen

Question 13

What is the difference between a search engine and a web browser?

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A search engine helps you find information on the internet, while a web browser shows you websites

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A web browser helps you find information on the internet, while a search engine shows you websites

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A search engine and a web browser are the same thing

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There is no difference between a search engine and a web browser

Question 14

Facial recognition technology can be used to find lost children. How can this be beneficial?

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It helps police locate lost children and reunite them with their families.

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It identifies individuals in need of assistance and dispatches help.

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It safeguards money in banks against theft.

Question 15

Which of these are good things that computers do for us?

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Help us stay connected with friends and family

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Make it harder to find information

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Increase the risk of getting hurt online

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Harm the environment

Question 16

What is the giant network of computers that connects people worldwide?

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The Internet

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A software program

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A messaging system

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A gaming platform

Question 17

What is a group of connected web pages that share the same address?

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A website

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A computer virus

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An email system

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A social media platform

Question 18

Where can you go online to connect with friends and family?

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A social networking platform

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A search engine

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An email system

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A gaming platform

Question 19

What is a harmful program that can damage your computer?

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A computer virus

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A software program

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A messaging system

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A gaming platform

Question 20

What is a program that helps protect your computer from unauthorized access?

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A firewall

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A computer virus

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A messaging system

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A gaming platform

Question 21

Which of these is NOT responsible computer behaviour?

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Plagiarizing work.

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Being aware of privacy settings for personal data.

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Reporting instances of cyberbullying.

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Using strong passwords.

Question 22

Explain the distinction between the Internet and the World Wide Web.

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The Internet is a network of computers, while the World Wide Web is a collection of websites.

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The World Wide Web is a network of computers, while the Internet is a collection of websites.

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The Internet and the World Wide Web are the same thing.

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The World Wide Web is part of the Internet, but not vice versa.

Question 23

Here is something positive that computers can do for people. What is it?

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It can be used to create works of art, like pictures and songs.

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It can be used to help people who are sick or have trouble moving around.

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It can be used to play games and watch videos.

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It can be used to create viruses and steal people's information.

Question 24

Which of these is **not** a positive impact of computers?

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Computers help us to keep the streets safe.

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Computers make it easier to talk to friends and family who live far away.

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Computers help us to learn about new things and find information.

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Computers make it easier to do our homework.

Question 25

What is the internet?

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A global network of computers

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A collection of websites

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A way to send emails

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A type of video game

Question 26

What is a computer virus?

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A harmful program that can damage a computer

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A type of software that protects computers

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A way to improve computer performance

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A type of game

Question 27

What is the difference between hardware and software?

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Hardware is the physical part of the computer, while software is the instructions that make it work

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Software is the physical part of the computer, while hardware is the instructions that make it work

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Hardware and software are the same thing

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Hardware stores data, while software processes data

Question 28

What is a search engine used for?

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Finding information on the internet

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Storing personal information

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Sending emails

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Playing games

Question 29

How has computing made it easier for people around the world to connect and work together?

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Computing has made it easier for people to connect and work together from anywhere.

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Computing has made communication harder because we have to use technology.

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Computing has no impact on how people connect and work together.

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Computing has improved communication but made it harder to work together.

Question 30

We use special computer programs to help us with many things. Which type of program always follows the exact set of instructions that it's given?

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A fixed program

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A program with artificial intelligence

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A dynamic program

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An interactive program

Question 31

How has computing made it easier for people from different parts of the world to share ideas and work together?

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By providing new ways for people to communicate and share information

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By making it cheaper to travel around the world

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By making it more difficult for people to understand each other

Question 32

When using computers, why is it important to protect our personal information?

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To prevent others from using it without permission.

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To avoid hackers stealing our money.

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To protect our computers from breaking.

Question 33

What can be a downside of using computers for too long?

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Spending too much time on them

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Learning new things

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Keeping in touch with friends and family

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Getting help with schoolwork

Question 34

Which of these is a positive impact of using computers?

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Access to more information and educational resources

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Spending more time looking at screens

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Spending too much time playing video games

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Experiencing cyberbullying

Question 35

What is a negative impact of computing on the environment?

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Producing electronic waste (e-waste)

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Making it easier for people to meet new friends

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Making it easier for people to communicate

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Making people less active

Question 36

Which of these is a benefit of using computers in schools?

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Tailoring lessons to individual students' needs

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Having to take lessons about computer science

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Reducing the workload for teachers

Question 37

What do we call using computers to solve problems and make choices?

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Computational thinking

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Analyzing data

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Creating computer programs

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Reading and writing digitally

Question 38

Which of these is a type of artificial intelligence (AI)?

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Machine learning

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Cloud computing

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Blockchain

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Virtual reality

Question 39

What is the name of the huge network of computers that connects people all around the world?

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The Internet

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The World Wide Web

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The Intranet

Question 40

What should you do if you are being cyberbullied?

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Tell a grown-up you can trust

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Delete your social media accounts

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Ignore the bully

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Message the bully back

Question 41

What's the difference between hardware and software?

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Hardware is the physical parts of a computer, like the screen and keyboard. Software is the set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do.

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Hardware is used for input and output, while software is used for processing data.