Define the term Stakeholder and provide one example.
Mark Keys
Definition: Anyone with an interest in / affected by a company/tech [1]. Example: Owners, Users, Employees [1].
Question 22 Marks
Explain an Ethical impact of using AI for automated medical diagnosis.
Logic Key
Could focus on Accountability (who is blamed for a mistake?) [1] or the loss of human touch/empathy in care [1].
Question 32 Marks
Identify two environmental impacts associated with the production and disposal of technology.
Environmental Key
Energy consumption during use/manufacture [1]. Toxic chemicals in E-waste during improper disposal [1].
Question 42 Marks
Define the Digital Divide and one cause of it.
Cultural Key
The gap between those with and without access to modern technology [1]. Cause: Low income or lack of infrastructure in rural areas [1].
Question 52 Marks
How does Cultural Impact affect the workplace (e.g., remote working)?
Cultural Key
Improved work-life balance / reduced travel [1], but potential for social isolation from colleagues [1].
Question 62 Marks
Identify the specific purpose of the Data Protection Act 2018.
DPA Key
To protect the personal data of individuals [1] and control how organisations use/store it [1].
Question 72 Marks
Name two offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990.
CMA Key
Unauthorised access to computer material (hacking) [1]. Unauthorised access with intent to commit a crime [1]. (Also: modification of data).
Question 82 Marks
A student downloads a copyrighted movie without paying. Identify the Act violated and what it protects.
Legal Key
CDPA (1988) [1]. It protects original creative work (intellectual property) [1].
Question 91 Mark
Identify the Act that allows the public to request data held by public authorities (e.g., councils).
Solution
Freedom of Information Act (2000).
Question 103 Marks
Match the Scenario to the Act it violates.
Scenario
DPA
CMA
CDPA
Illegal copying of software
Leaving patient files on a train
Hacking into a bank account
Legal Matrix
CDPA | DPA | CMA.
Question 112 Marks
Define Open Source software and state one benefit.
Licensing Key
The source code is free to edit/view [1]. Benefit: Community collaboration leads to many updates [1].
Question 122 Marks
Define Proprietary software and state one benefit.
Licensing Key
Source code is compiled/hidden [1]. Benefit: Professional customer support and polished UI [1].
Question 132 Marks
Why might a business choose Proprietary software over Open Source?
Critical Key
They receive official support if things go wrong [1] and have consistent warranties/guarantees [1].
Question 142 Marks
Explain an Environmental drawback of constant hardware upgrades.
Environmental Key
Leads to increased E-waste as old tech is discarded [1]. Manufacturing new parts consumes significant energy [1].
Question 152 Marks
Discuss a Privacy concern related to Social Media.
Ethical Key
Data harvesting for targeted advertising [1] or creating a permanent digital record of private life [1].
Question 161 Mark
Identify the Act that dictates that data must be "kept for no longer than is necessary."
Solution
Data Protection Act (2018).
Question 172 Marks
AO3 Scenario: A school installs facial recognition for lunch payments. Identify one benefit and one concern for students.
Evaluation Matrix
Benefit: Faster processing / no physical card to lose [1]. Concern: Biometric privacy / fear of tracking [1].
Question 181 Mark
Identify the Act that makes it illegal to "circumvent copy protection" on software.
Solution
CDPA (1988).
Question 191 Mark
In which year was the Data Protection Act updated to include GDPR compliance?
Solution
2018.
Question 202 Marks
AO3 Evaluation: A charity with zero budget needs a website. Recommend a license type and justify.
Evaluation
Recommend: Open Source [1]. Justification: No purchase cost [1], allowing the charity to spend funds elsewhere.
Question 21 (Stretch)8 Marks
[Discuss Directive]: A major social media company plans to use facial recognition to automatically tag people in photos without their explicit consent.
Discuss the impacts of this proposal.
Your response should consider:
Ethical Issues (Privacy/Consent)
Environmental Issues
Legal Issues (DPA 2018)
Stakeholders (Users, Company)
8-Mark Examiner Breakdown
Level 3 (6-8 Marks): A balanced and detailed discussion. Must mention individuals' Privacy [Ethical], violation of Consent [Legal/DPA], and perspectives of both Users and the Company [Stakeholders].