Beneficial and Harmful Effects (College Board AP® Computer Science Principles): Flashcards
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Define computing innovation.
A computing innovation is something that uses computing as a key part of its function.
Once released, what two things do computing innovations change about people?
Once released, computing innovations change how people complete tasks and how they interact with the world.
True or False?
The creators of a computing innovation always anticipate every effect it will have.
False.
The changes a computing innovation brings are not always anticipated by its creators.
When might the full impact of a computing innovation become clear?
The full impact may only become clear after it is widely used, sometimes years after release.
A single effect of a computing innovation can be viewed as both beneficial and harmful by different people, or even by the ____ ______.
A single effect of a computing innovation can be viewed as both beneficial and harmful by different people, or even by the same person.
What does whether an effect is seen as beneficial or harmful depend on?
It depends on the perspective of the person experiencing it.
Name one beneficial and one harmful effect of social media.
Social media connects people across distances (beneficial) but can spread misinformation and reduce privacy (harmful).
True or False?
The impact of a computing innovation usually stays within its original field.
False.
The impact of a single computing innovation often spreads beyond its original field into many others.
Name two kinds of work that computing innovations have made possible.
Computing innovations have made possible work such as digital animation, gene sequencing, and computer-aided design.
Name one beneficial and one harmful effect of online shopping.
Online shopping provides convenience and wider product access (beneficial) but reduces foot traffic for local businesses (harmful).
Name one beneficial and one harmful effect of GPS navigation.
GPS navigation helps users reach destinations efficiently (beneficial) but can lead to over-reliance and loss of map-reading skills (harmful).
Name two fields where advances in computing have increased creativity.
Computing has increased creativity in fields including medicine, engineering, communications, and the arts.
Social media platforms were designed for personal connection. Name two unintended uses they now have.
Social media platforms are now widely used for political organizing, marketing, and viral content sharing.
What kinds of effects can unintended uses of a computing innovation have?
Unintended uses can have beneficial or harmful effects on society, the economy, or culture.
What do responsible programmers try to do about unintended uses?
Responsible programmers try to consider the unintended ways their innovations can be used and the potential beneficial and harmful effects of those uses.
True or False?
A responsible programmer can consider every way a computing innovation might be used.
False.
It is not possible for a programmer to consider all the ways a computing innovation can be used.
Online review platforms were designed to help consumers make informed choices. What unintended use have they had?
Online review platforms have been used for targeted review manipulation that affects business reputations.
Name two examples of computing innovations having an impact beyond their intended purpose.
Examples include the rapid sharing of a viral video and the inability to anonymize data once it has been collected and shared.
Combining public datasets can ___________ individuals who were supposed to be anonymous.
Combining public datasets can re-identify individuals who were supposed to be anonymous.
Where do impacts beyond an innovation's intended purpose often come from?
They often emerge from how users interact with the innovation rather than from the design itself.
What unintended beneficial effect have computing innovations often had?
Computing innovations have often led to advances in other fields.
GPS was originally developed for military use. Name two unintended civilian benefits.
GPS has enabled civilian navigation, fitness tracking, and emergency response systems.
What unintended use has the smartphone camera had?
The smartphone camera, intended for personal photos, is used for live-streaming and rapid sharing of public events.
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