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Describe how the use of social media can improve access to Government for individuals and organisations.

12. IT in society  →  12.4. The impact of IT

12. IT in society  →  12.3. Social networking services/platforms

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Data entry clerks use online forms to enter data into databases. Explain how the use of an online form can make entering data easier for the clerks.

10. Database and file concepts  →  10.1. Creating a database

1. Data processing and information  →  1.5. Data processing

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3

Compare the characteristics of stored value cards and credit cards. You must include similarities and differences.

12. IT in society  →  12.1. Digital currencies

13. New and emerging technologies  →  13.1. New and emerging technologies

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4

Describe what is meant by a botnet. Malicious botnets are used to attack systems and can be a threat to the security of stored data. Explain how these botnets can be used to gain unauthorised access to data.

14. Communications technology  →  14.9. Network security

5. eSecurity  →  5.1. Personal data

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5

A director of a company has many managers to supervise. Monthly meetings are held. Each month, different managers are invited to attend. Mail merge is used to create a standard email which is sent to the chosen managers inviting them. Describe how mail merge could be used to automatically select only the chosen managers for the month and place them into the invitations.

18. Mail merge  →  18.1. Mail merge

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6

Prosthetics are artificial devices that are used to replace missing body parts to try to restore normal functions. Describe the impact of Information Technology on the development and use of prosthetics.

13. New and emerging technologies  →  13.1. New and emerging technologies

12. IT in society  →  12.4. The impact of IT

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Analyse the impact of the introduction of ultra-high definition (UHD) television systems on the lifestyle of individuals.

14. Communications technology  →  14.5. Data transmission across networks

12. IT in society  →  12.4. The impact of IT

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8

Discuss the benefits and drawbacks to individuals of using blogs to advertise their businesses.

12. IT in society  →  12.3. Social networking services/platforms

12. IT in society  →  12.2. Data mining

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9

Data that is transmitted on networks or stored on servers needs to be protected. Analyse the use of software methods to protect data.

5. eSecurity  →  5.1. Personal data

14. Communications technology  →  14.9. Network security

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The security of data can be threatened by unauthorised destruction or modification. Explain these terms. Give an example of each. data destruction data modification Describe ways that data can be protected from unauthorised destruction and modification.

5. eSecurity  →  5.1. Personal data

14. Communications technology  →  14.9. Network security

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