Computer & Society Quiz

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What is one reason for the rising sales of laser printers in a paperless office?

They have a lower environmental impact.

They consume less power than traditional printers.

They are less expensive to operate than inkjet printers.

They produce faster and more colorful prints. (correct)

Which element is NOT part of the socio-technical system?

Hardware components

Information structures

Digital artwork (correct)

People in various roles

How do ICT uses shape social outcomes according to the themes presented?

They enhance traditional methods without change.

They provide uniform resources to all users.

They can benefit some groups more than others. (correct)

They create equal benefits across all groups.

What does the term 'configurable' refer to in the context of ICTs?

ICTs can be modified to serve specific purposes. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the moral and ethical aspects of ICT use?

They create social consequences that can be significant. Signup and view all the answers

What potential impact does the Internet have on society according to the content?

It will reshape society entirely. Signup and view all the answers

What is a likely consequence of increased telecommuting?

A reduction in place-based college enrollment. Signup and view all the answers

Which issue arises from the reliance on computer-based systems?

Vulnerability to computer crime. Signup and view all the answers

How are societal behaviors shaped within specific contexts?

By learning appropriate behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

What are some problems associated with technological failures mentioned in the content?

Increased accusations against computers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of society as presented in the content?

A community with common traditions and interests. Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant ethical concern arising from the use of intelligent machines?

Over-reliance on technology. Signup and view all the answers

How do information technology and society influence each other?

They evolve in surprising and interconnected ways. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary concern of computer crime as it relates to technology?

The manipulation of data for extortion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines social computing?

Systems that gather and publish information across social groups Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does social informatics focus on?

The social factors surrounding information and communication technologies Signup and view all the answers

What has been a significant trend in the development of information technology in recent decades?

Declining costs of communications Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a field where computers can be utilized?

Personal Finance Signup and view all the answers

From an information-processing perspective, which component is part of the technological infrastructure for social computing?

Agent technologies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following industries heavily relies on computers as essential tools?

Design Signup and view all the answers

What role do computers play in healthcare according to the provided information?

Enhancing patient records and management Signup and view all the answers

How have computers impacted the way organizations operate?

By facilitating data maintenance and record-keeping Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the concerns people have regarding the rise of computers?

They will replace manual labor Signup and view all the answers

How has desktop publishing impacted forgery and counterfeiting?

Made forgery easier to achieve Signup and view all the answers

What type of systems does social computing primarily focus on?

Contextual social systems using technology Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about the impact of computers on society?

Computers allow us to achieve what seems impossible with other technologies Signup and view all the answers

What technological advancement has allowed for increased accessibility of information?

The decline in the cost of communications Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of entertainment has computers significantly transformed?

Improved the quality and variety of entertainment options Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary benefit of computers in banking?

Efficient management of financial transactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Social Informatics?

The social aspects of computerization and its role in change. Signup and view all the answers

At which levels can the interaction between society and ICT be observed?

Micro and macro levels. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by Social Informatics being 'problem-oriented'?

It addresses real-world design, development, and use of ICT. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a question that reflects the value of Social Informatics?

How to enhance computer security in organizations? Signup and view all the answers

What does the application of ICT in social sciences primarily involve?

Computer modeling of social science data. Signup and view all the answers

What social aspect does the introduction of ICT influence at a macro level?

The general changes in society. Signup and view all the answers

How might Social Informatics benefit organizations?

By facilitating the sharing of important project information. Signup and view all the answers

Which area is particularly concerned with the design of documentary systems in Social Informatics?

Interactions of people with documentary systems. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Course Information

Course title: Computer & Society UGB03
University: Pharos University in Alexandria
Faculty: Faculty of Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
Instructor: Dr. Hosam Selim

Definition: A study of the social aspects of computerization.
Focus: Roles of information technology in societal and organizational change
Focus: Influences of social forces and social practices on information technologies.
Focus: Interaction (micro and macro) between ICTs and society

Introduction

Questions about computerization's effects on society
Questions concerning the internet's role in reshaping society
Questions about telecommuting trends and workplace changes
Questions about how computer/internet use might affect college enrollment
Questions about how the internet changes medical information access
Ongoing discussion about how computer-based systems and ITs generally reshape organizations and social relations
Issues related to malfunctions and misuse – computer crime, software theft, hacking, viruses, privacy concerns, dependence on intelligent machines, and workplace stress, each impacting the computer profession.
Computer systems are blamed for technological problems

What is a Society?

Definition: A community, nation, or broad grouping of people with common traditions, institutions, and collective activities/interests.
Interplay with ICTs: Society and ICTs are rapidly developing and often changing each other in surprising ways.
Socialization: Learning social behaviors appropriate to situations.
Digitization of interactions: Opens new ways to gather information previously unavailable.
Includes examples like: interactions, education, medical issues

How is IT & Society Linked?

Technological progress in computing and communications: Continuing at a rapid pace
Decreasing costs of communications: Due to technological improvements and competition
Support the dramatic increase in the power and use of ICTs

Impacts of Computers on Today's Society

Greatest impact compared to other major technologies
Integral part of daily life: Required for most jobs
Enables achievements in many fields such as design, medicine, and space exploration.
Make impossible tasks possible
Improve daily life in several contexts.

Computer Crime

New technology creates new crime opportunities
Computer networks leave doors open to criminals: Stealing, manipulating data theft and potentially destruction

General term for computer science focused on the intersection of social behavior and computational systems.
Social informatics: Body of research about the social aspects of ICTs.
Definition of Social Computing: Systems that gather, process, use, and publish information across social groups (teams, communities, organizations, and markets)

Humans interact with expressions, gestures, spoken and written words
Decision-making is influenced by social context
Social conformity: People tend to follow what others are doing or saying

Listen (Social Listening): Analyze who, what, when, where and how using data sources for insights, product comparison/sentiment analysis, unusual occurrences, SME identification, and content analyses
Engage: Align with business strategies, Respond to conversations for appropriate action, Relate analysis to business strategy and other business intelligence.
Integrate: Integrate social insights with business strategy, Link enterprise data systems, analyze satisfaction numerical information

How Computers Can Be Used to Develop Society

Tools in many contexts – including personal use, home banking/shopping, education, entertainment, healthcare, and agriculture

Web, Database, Multimedia, Wireless, Agent, and Software Engineering Technology

Body of research that studies the social aspects of computerization, including information technologies' roles in social and organizational change.
Focus on the ways social organization of information technologies is influenced by social forces and practices.

Interaction

Micro-level interactions: Interactions of ICTs and society, focus on individual and organizational applications, Human-computer interaction
Macro-level interactions: General changes in society due to ICT introduction, issues related to the information society

Application

Applications of ICTs in specific social science and humanities areas (e.g., computer modeling of social data, design of systems in public sector, social services, etc.)

Focuses on "real-world" design, development, and use of ICTs.

Understanding the meaning of internet access and digital divide
Effective use of computer networks by professionals sharing information about projects
Extent to which ICT developments foster paperless offices
Potential of ICTs replacing traditional media in K-12 classrooms

Work Processes Matters With Documentary Systems

The application of social informatics to digital libraries and documentary systems
Paperless office practices (laser printers)

Socio-Technical Systems

Complex interdependent system components:
- People; roles and relationships
- Hardware (e.g., computers, networks)
- Software (e.g., operating systems, applications)
- Techniques (e.g., business models, decision-making schemes)
- Support resources
- Structures (e.g., data, access controls)

Conflicting effects of ICTs
Differential impact of ICTs on various groups
Interrelationship between ICT design, implementation, use, and context

ICT meanings and roles are highly context dependent.
ICTs are not value-neutral.
ICT use leads to varied, sometimes counterintuitive, effects.
Ethical considerations and social consequences arise from ICT use.
Technologies evolve and adapt over time.

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Explore the significant impacts of computerization on society through this engaging quiz. It covers topics such as telecommuting, internet influences, and changes in organizational structures. Test your understanding of how information technology relates to various social practices and organizational transformations.

Computer & Society Quiz - UGB03

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