For Examiner's Use 14 Describe two safety issues, caused by working with computers. For each safety issue give a method of prevention. Do not use the same method for both answers. Safety issue 1 Method of prevention Safety issue 2 Method of prevention

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2011

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Using computers can lead to a number of physical safety issues. Describe four of these types of issue. 1 18

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2018

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Name three physical safety issues associated with the use of ICT equipment, and for each one, suggest a possible method to help to prevent the issue. The methods should be different in each case. Issue 1 Method Issue 2 Method Issue 3 Method [ 1 15

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2019

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Many company computer network systems use WiFi as a communication system to help prevent the issue of tripping over trailing cables. For each of the following physical safety issues describe two ways of helping to prevent them. Fire Prevention 1 Prevention 2 Electrocution Prevention 1 Prevention 2 A common use of home computers is online gaming. Describe three eSafety measures which should be taken when playing games on the internet. 1 16 In order to log onto online gaming a user ID and password is needed. Explain what is meant by a user ID and password and why they are needed. [ 1 16

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2022

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State the safety issue that is most likely to occur for each of these causes. Spilling drinks on computer equipment Overloading sockets by plugging in too many devices Trailing cables across the floor Placing a laser printer at the edge of a table [ 1 9

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2023

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There are many safety issues associated with the use of computers. Tick three methods which could be used to avoid these issues.
Take regular breaks from working at the computer. Do not overload electrical sockets. Make sure all cabling is securely tied. Sit with your back upright at all times. Always have a CO2 fire extinguisher in the room. Use a wrist rest when typing.

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2012

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For each of the following safety issues suggest a possible strategy for preventing the problem. Electrocution Fire Tripping over trailing leads Heavy equipment falling

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2016

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Using the images below write down the Safety issue referred to and a way of Minimising the risk. Image Safety issue Minimise the risk

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2017

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A school is going to install a new computer system that uses WiFi. The headteacher is very concerned about the problems that the introduction of such a system will cause. The safety issue of students tripping over trailing cables has been minimised by using WiFi, and the risk of electrocution has been minimised by the use of automatic circuit breakers. Give two other safety issues which might occur and for each one describe a method of preventing it. Safety issue 1 Prevention Safety issue 2 Prevention Describe what a virus is and explain how viruses cause problems for computer users. If hackers get into the system, they may plant spyware. Describe what is meant by spyware.

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2014

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There are many safety issues associated with the use of computers. Describe three of these issues.

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2015

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