Information-communication technology

1. Information-communication technology

THE EFFECTS
OF USING ICT

2. This section is broken down into 5 parts

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3. Section 1.1: The Effects of ICT on Society

Section 1.1: The Effects of ICT on Society
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4. Impacts on Patterns of Employment

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5. Impacts on Patterns of Employment

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6. What effects has ICT had upon employment?

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7. Areas where jobs have been created

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8. Areas where jobs have been lost

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9. Microprocessor Controlled Devices

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10. Microprocessor Controlled Devices

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11. Microprocessor Controlled Devices

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12. Effects of microprocessors on leisure time

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#Microprocessor-controlled devices allow us to do our daily tasks quicker. This gives us more time
for leisure and other things that we might enjoy.
For example we could set the washing machine to wash and then dry our clothes while we read a book or
watch a movie.
#Other ways in which microprocessors can affect how we spend our leisure time are listed below:

13. Effects of microprocessors on leisure time

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14. Effects of microprocessors on social interaction

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# Microprocessor-controlled devices like computers and mobile phones have made it easier for use
to contact and stay in touch with friends and family.
For example, if we want to chat to a friend we can either call/text them on a mobile, skype them, chat
on msn or even email.
Examples of microprocessor-controlled devices that we use to interact with:

15. Effects of microprocessors on social interaction

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16. Positive and negative effects of microprocessors on social interaction

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17. Effects of microprocessors on the need to leave the home

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#ICT has progressed to a point where it would be possible to never have to leave your home.
# Many everyday tasks can be carried out at home using microprocessor-controlled devices.
Examples of how microprocessors can affect the need to leave the house:

18. Effects of microprocessors on the need to leave the home

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19. Effects of microprocessors on the need to leave the home

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20. Positive/negative effects of not having to leave the house

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21. Section 1.2:  The Capabilities and Limitations of ICT

Section 1.2: The Capabilities and
Limitations of ICT
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22. Capabilities of ICT devices

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23. Capabilities of ICT devices

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24. Capabilities of ICT devices

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25. Section 1.3: Internet Developments and Issues

Section 1.3: Internet Developments
and Issues
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27. Uses of Blog's, wikis, digital media websites and social networks

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28. Uses of Blog's, wikis, digital media websites and social networks

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29. Uses of Blog's, wikis, digital media websites and social networks

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30. Issues with information on the Internet

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31. Issues with information on the Internet

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32. Security of information on the Internet

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33. How do hackers and fraudsters try to steal our data?

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How do hackers and fraudsters try to steal our data?
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How do hackers and fraudsters try to steal our data?
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36. Section 1.4: Health and Safety

Section 1.4: Health and Safety
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37. Description of these health problems, their causes and how to prevent them

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38. Description of these health problems, their causes and how to prevent them

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39. Description of these health problems, their causes and how to prevent them

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40. Safety Issues

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41. Description of these safety issues

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42. Description of these safety issues

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43. Description of these safety issues

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44. Description of these safety issues

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45. Section 1.5: Negative Aspects of ICT

Section 1.5: Negative Aspects of ICT
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46. Software Copyright Theft

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47. What do these laws cover?

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48. Software Piracy Prevention

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49. Software Piracy Prevention

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50. Computer Viruses

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51. Computer Viruses

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52. Preventing Software Virus Infections

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53. Hacking

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54. Preventing Hacking and Hackers

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55. Preventing Hacking and Hackers

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