Subsection 5.2. Potential health problems related to the prolonged use of IT equipment for Information and Communication Technology, IGCSE

5.2. Potential health problems related to the prolonged use of IT equipment

A subsection of Information and Communication Technology, 0417, through 5. The effects of using IT

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For Examiner's Use 15 Describe two health issues, other than RSI, caused by the prolonged use of computers. For each health issue give a method of prevention. Health issue 1 Method of prevention Health issue 2 Method of prevention

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2010

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There are a number of health and safety risks associated with using computers. For the three safety risks given below, describe a way in which each can be minimised. Electrocution Fire Tripping

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2013

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There are many safety issues associated with the use of computers. Tick three of these issues. Back ache from bad posture Electrocution from touching bare wires Fire from overloading electric sockets Headaches from staring at the screen continuously Injury caused by tripping over trailing wires RSI in the fingers

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2013

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There are many health risks associated with the use of computers. Tick three of these risks. Electrocution from touching bare wires Fire from overheating of equipment Fire from overloading of sockets Neck pain due to bad positioning of the screen RSI due to continuous typing Sight problems from staring at the screen continuously

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2013

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There are many health issues associated with the use of computers. Name three of these health issues and for each one describe, in detail, a different cause. Health issue 1 Cause Health issue 2 Cause Health issue 3 Cause

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2015

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Name three health problems associated with the prolonged use of IT equipment, and for each one, suggest a possible method to prevent the problem. The methods should be different in each case. Problem 1 Method 1 Problem 2 Method 2 Problem 3 Method 3

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2016

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For each of the statements below, identify the health problem most likely to be associated with them and a possible solution to the problem. Your answers should be different in each case. Health problem Possible solution Prolonged use of the keyboard Looking at a monitor for a long period of time Sitting too long in one position

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2017

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A student is using her computer to do her homework. For each of the statements below, identify the health problem most likely to be associated with the use of a computer and a possible solution to the problem. Your answers must be different in each case. Health problem Possible solution Reading from the monitor in poor lighting Using a mouse for prolonged periods of time Sitting too long in one position

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2019

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For each of the following pieces of hardware, explain the strategies you would use to help minimise health problems. Monitor Keyboard

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2020

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State three health problems that can be caused by entering data for a long period of time. State three physical safety issues that can be caused by using a computer.

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2024

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