Grade 10 Theory IV — Economic, Ergonomic & Green Computing

Question 1

Automation reducing the number of hours/people needed for repetitive tasks is an example of which economic reason for using computers?

Question 2

Digital documents reducing printing costs and physical storage needs is an example of:

Question 3

What is the 'digital divide'?

Question 4

Which of these is NOT typically a cause of the digital divide?

Question 5

RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) is typically caused by:

Question 6

The 20-20-20 rule is a prevention technique for which health issue?

Question 7

Compression of the nerve in the wrist, often from poor keyboard/mouse positioning, describes:

Question 8

Minimising the electrical consumption of computing devices, e.g. via power-saving settings, is called:

Question 9

Responsibly recycling old computer equipment and correctly disposing of hazardous materials like printer cartridges is called:

Question 10

Which of these is a reliability-related benefit of using computers?

Question 11

Digital communication (email, messaging) being far cheaper than traditional postal methods is an example of:

Question 12

Which of the following is the BEST first step in preventing RSI for someone who types all day?

Question 13

A rural area with no reliable electricity or network coverage is most directly an example of which cause of the digital divide?

Question 14

Which health issue is most directly prevented by an ergonomic keyboard and correct wrist positioning?

Question 15

Repurposing an old computer instead of throwing it away is an example of:

Question 16

Which of these best describes 'efficiency' as an economic reason for using computers?

Question 17

Reduced human error in calculations and data processing when using a computer is best described as:

Question 18 — Match the columns

Match each health/ergonomic issue in Column A to its main cause in Column B.

Question 19 — Match the columns

Match each green computing concept in Column A to its meaning in Column B.

Question 20

Which of these is the BEST example of an economic reason (not a health or environmental one) for using computers?