ICT
Unethical Use of ICT
Standard of Living/Quality of Life
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Definitions
100

Give one way in which technology can improve business

(i) speed and time; 

(ii) easier storage; 

(iii) improved sharing of information; and, 

(iv) automation.

100

Social media can affect businesses as employees may be ____________ due to being on their phones during work hours

Distracted

100

People are seen as having a higher _____________ when they can afford to buy more goods and just as importantly, better quality goods

Standard of Living

100

This is a key factor in determining the opportunities that people have in society, as well as determining how productive a society is. 

Education

100

Define National Income

This is the total amount of money earned within a country.

200

This is a vast network that connects computers all over the world. Through this, people can share information and communicate from anywhere with a connection

Internet

200

Companies need this to ensure that their information is not leaked to outsiders. 

Companies need this to prevent loss of projects and information

Security

200

A person’s _____________ is the part of the income that is available to that person to spend or save.


Disposable Income

200

This is a measure of how many people live in a specific area

Population Density

200

Define Quality of Life

Quality of life is a measurement of the benefits of living, such as access to healthcare, free education, leisure activities and a long life expectancy.

300

Give one benefit of technology to business

(i) reach more potential customers, develop a business relationship with potential customers; 

(ii) streamline operations, reduce costs, improve efficiency, maximise profit, minimise waste, devote talent to core business instead of overhead; 

(iii) provide better service to customers; 

(iv) support better relationships with key partners; and, 

(v) allow customers to better guide the business.

300

Countries have passed Data Protection Acts to protect the ______________ of customers

Privacy/Personal Details

300

The accessibility and availability of hospitals is a sign of a country's:

Quality of Life

300

When skilled and educated persons migrate and never return, this is called?

Brain Drain

300

Define Intellectual Property

Intellectual property includes the intangible assets you create for your business, such as names, designs, and automated processes. And just like tangible possessions, intellectual property needs to be monitored and protected.

400

This covers outward processes that touch customers, suppliers and external partners, including sales, marketing, order taking, delivery, customer service, purchasing of raw materials and supplies for production  

E-commerce

400

When companies create intangible assets, they will want to protect it and can cause a person illegally accessing these assets to be fined or jailed. What are these intangible assets called:

Intellectual Property Rights

400

Health is wealth, and when it comes to food, a country's _______________ can be a factor in determining the country's Quality of Life

Diet and Nutrition

400

This is a community of 15 Caribbean member states and associates, which enables economic cooperation and integration between members. It seeks to coordinate the foreign policy of members, plan shared development of the region and create special projects for poorer states within the community

CARICOM

400

Define E-Business

E-business includes e-commerce but also covers internal processes such as production, inventory management, product development, risk management, finance, knowledge management and human resources

500

Give an example of a specialist application we spoke about in class

Accounting: QuickBooks, peach tree

Design - Computer Aided Design (CAD), Photoshop

Management Information Systems  

500

A random email comes in from Nigeria announcing that you have won 15 million dollars. 

This is most likely a ________________

Scam

500

Long time, this used to go plenty, but nowadays, it does not go as nearly as much. 

It went the other day though.

All in all, the quality of life has improved

Electricty/Current

500

This is a purchase of an interest in a company by a company or an investor located outside its borders

Foreign Direct Investment

500

Define Business Technology

Business technology refers to applications of science, data, engineering, and information for business purposes, such as the achievement of economic and organisational goals. T

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