ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation

2015 – 2016 Questions (New Syllabus)

The use of computers has led to some employees changing their working patterns.

Complete the following sentences.

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(a) Two or more employees doing the same job but working at different times is
called job sharing.

(b) When a person is employed to work fewer hours than the normal working week,
this is called part-time working.

(c) When employees work the full normal hours in a week but work at times which
suit them and the employer, this is called working flexible hours.

(d) When an employee works the full normal hours in a week but works fewer days,
this is working compressed hours.
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2015 – 2016 Questions (New Syllabus)

The introduction of computers into the workplace has caused some changes in
employment.
Chapter 5 - The Effects of Using ICT

Identify two different types of job where employment has decreased.

• Payroll workers
• Typing pool workers
• Car production workers
• Checkout operators
• Bank workers

Identify two different types of job where employment has increased.

• Website designers
• Computer programmers
• Delivery drivers in retail stores
• Computer maintenance staff
• Robot maintenance staff
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2015 – 2016 Questions (New Syllabus)

There are many microprocessor controlled devices used in the modern home.
Describe two drawbacks in terms of lifestyle changes this has produced for the
Chapter 5 - The Effects of Using ICT

users of such devices.

• Can lead to unhealthy eating due to dependency on ready meals

• Can lead to laziness
• Lack of fitness/exercise
• Manual household skills are lost
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2015 – 2016 Questions (New Syllabus)

There are many microprocessor-controlled devices used in the modern home.

Describe four benefits in terms of lifestyle for users of such devices.
Chapter 5 - The Effects of Using ICT

• Microprocessor controlled devices do much of the housework

• Do not need to do many things manually
• Do not need to be in the house when food is cooking
• Do not need to be in the house when clothes are being washed
• Can leave their home to go shopping/work at any time of the day
• Greater social interaction/more family time
• More time to go out/more leisure time/more time to do other things/work
• Are able to do other leisure activities when convenient to them
• Can encourage a healthy lifestyle because of smart fridges analysing food
constituents
• Do not have to leave home to get fit