IGCSE ICT Unit 6: Effects of ICT Mark Nicholls ICT Lounge

Negative Aspects of ICT

Questions:
1. Computer viruses and can cause huge problems if they are able to access computer files.

Explain what a computer virus is and what it does




2. Research two different examples of computer viruses and explain how they work and
what they do.








3. The risk of picking up a computer virus onto your computer can be reduced by installing
a special piece of software.

a. Give the name of the software that can be used to check for viruses and also remove
them.


b. Explain why it is important to update anti-virus software regularly.




Virus Example 1:
What it can do:
Virus Example 2:
What it can do:


IGCSE ICT Unit 6: Effects of ICT Mark Nicholls ICT Lounge

c. Describe two actions that can be taken, other than using software, to prevent viruses
from entering your computer system.





4. Software costs developers a great deal of time and effort to create. Laws exist to try and
prevent this software from being illegally downloaded or copied.

a. What is the term given to the act of downloading software illegally from the Internet
or copying software without permission?


b. State two rules that copyright laws cover.




5. Software companies use various techniques to try and deter copyright theft. Describe
two of these techniques.





6. If your computer is connected to the Internet then it is at risk from hacking.

a. Describe what is meant by the term hacking











IGCSE ICT Unit 6: Effects of ICT Mark Nicholls ICT Lounge

b. Give two reasons why people try to hack into computer systems.




c. Describe two methods that can be used to help stop hacking.





d. What do I mean by a robust password?


e. Give me an example of a robust password.