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WJEC ICT GCSE

Computer Misuse Act Health and Safety. WJEC ICT GCSE. Task 1: Definitions. Write a definition for each of these terms:. Hacker . A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data. Virus.

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WJEC ICT GCSE

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  1. Computer Misuse Act Health and Safety WJEC ICT GCSE

  2. Task 1: Definitions Write a definition for each of these terms: Hacker A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data. Virus virus: a software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer;

  3. Task 2: Computer Misuse • In what year was the Computer Misuse Act passed? • Why was the computer misuse act introduced? • What are the three principles? 1990 Cope with problems of computer hackers and viruses • It is illegal to access unauthorised data • It is illegal to access unauthorised data with the intent to commit a crime • It is illegal to access unauthorised data and change it e.g. planting viruses or deleting files

  4. Task 3: True or False

  5. Task 4: Health and Safety • A school secretary uses a computer all day. State two pieces of advice you would give to prevent the secretary having medical problems due to regular use of the computer. Give a reason for each piece of advice. Bright lighting, antiglare screen, flat screen, not sitting too close to monitor Wrist rest pad, Mouse Bag Appropriate seating (sitting up straight and at the correct height) To prevent Eye Strain Prevent RSI Prevent Back Ache

  6. Task 5: Health and Safety • Describe two precautions that must be taken to ensure that a computer room is safe for pupils to use. No Trailing Leads so pupils do not trip over cables. Don’t Overload sockets to prevent electrocution No Food and Drink to prevent spillages

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