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What is an advantage of using word processors in office work?
Modify and update documents without retyping
What is a disadvantage of using robots in manufacturing?
Expensive to purchase and set up initially
How does ICT impact job creation in some occupations?
By leading to job losses due to automation
What is a function of databases in office work?
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What is a common disadvantage of using ICT in manufacturing and offices?
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How has ICT led to job creation in some occupations?
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What is a disadvantage of using robots in manufacturing?
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What is an advantage of using word processors in office work?
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How do robots contribute to manufacturing?
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What is a function of databases in office work?
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What is a potential disadvantage of using robots in manufacturing, according to the text?
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In office work, what function do word processors serve, based on the information provided?
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What is a potential advantage of using ICT in manufacturing?
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True or false: Using robots in manufacturing can lead to higher productivity.
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True or false: Robots in manufacturing can work non-stop without needing breaks.
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True or false: Databases in office work can reduce the space needed for filing.
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What are the advantages of using word processors in office work?
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How has ICT led to job creation in some occupations?
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Word processors make it ______ easier to:
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Databases make it easier to: Store and search personal information of ______.
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Robots can: Spray car bodies with ______.
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Match the following with their advantages and disadvantages in manufacturing and offices:
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Match the following functions with their corresponding ICT tools:
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Match the following programming languages with their primary usage:
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What is a potential disadvantage of using ergonomic or special equipment to minimize health issues related to computer use?
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Why can poor posture, such as sitting incorrectly or using a chair without a back rest, cause backache and neckache?
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What is a common cause of eye strain when staring at a computer screen for long periods?
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How can using a correctly positioned or ergonomic chair benefit computer users?
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What is a potential disadvantage of methods to minimize health issues related to computer use, such as taking breaks?
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Study Notes
- Common health issues when using a computer include backache, neckache, eye strain, and headaches.
- Poor posture, such as sitting incorrectly or using a chair without a back rest, can cause backache and neckache.
- Staring at a computer screen for long periods can cause eye strain and headaches. Common causes of eye strain are screen flicker and screen glare.
- To minimize the effects of these health issues, methods include ensuring the screen is at the correct angle and height, using wrist rests, and taking breaks.
- Using a correctly positioned or ergonomic chair can prevent back aches and neck pains.
- Advantages of these methods include reducing glare and eye strain, preventing RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) or Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, and preventing DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis).
- Disadvantages of these methods include the potential for over-reliance on equipment, cost of ergonomic or special equipment, added work hours due to more breaks, and difficulty positioning laptops optimally due to their open/close design.
- Safety refers to the dangers that could lead to injury in a workspace, while health is related to becoming ill or affecting the daily use of computers.
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