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BTEC Tech Award Digital Information Technology: Impacts of technology
Effective digital working practices · Pearson BTEC Tech Award Digital Information Technology (603/7050/6), specification point 3.A2. Cards are generated from the exam board's own specification for "Impacts of technology", and every card links back to the page it came from. Specification © Pearson — used with attribution.
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What does '24/7/365' mean as a feature of modern teams?
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There are no set work hours — team members in different time zones keep the team operating around the clock, all year.
What is a 'world team'?
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A team not bound by geographical restrictions — members can be based anywhere, which increases diversity.
Which three types of tool are used to manage modern teams?
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Collaboration tools, communication tools, and scheduling/planning tools.
Which two kinds of channel does an organisation choose between when sharing information with stakeholders?
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A private/direct message or a public status update — chosen to suit the information, data or media being shared.
Which three interface design choices affect accessibility?
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Layout, font selection, and colour selection.
Which accessibility feature lets a user hear a web page read aloud?
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Text to speech — often offered as a 'listen to this page' option.
Flexibility in modern teams covers remote versus office-based working, and permanent versus ? staff.
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casual
What infrastructure does an organisation need to use modern technologies?
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Communication technologies, devices, and local and web-based platforms.
What is the downside of giving 24/7 access to an organisation's data?
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The data becomes distributed/dispersed across devices and locations, making it harder to keep secure.
Which three choices define an individual's working style under modern technology?
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Choice of time, device, and location.
Name two negative effects of remote working on an individual's mental wellbeing.
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Depression and loneliness (it can also reduce self-confidence).
Why can remote working improve an individual's family life?
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The schedule can be adjusted to meet the family's needs, and less time is spent commuting.
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