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1CP2 Unit 5: Issues and impact

Paper 1: Principles of Computer Science

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Areas Covered

  • Lesson 1 Environmental issues
  • Lesson 2 Ethical issues
  • Lesson 3 Legislation and privacy
  • Lesson 4 Cyber security
  • Lesson 5 Assessment

There are 4 worksheets, 4 homework tasks, and an assessment test with this free unit.

Summary

This unit covers each of the new topics Topic 5 of the latest 1CP2 specification. It begins by looking at the environmental issues with the use of digital devices including the replacement cycle and disposal. The ethical implications of AI, machine learning and robotics are covered with case studies alongside the use of personal data. Intellectual property is covered through the appropriate legislation before looking at cybersecurity. Malware and various methods to protect digital systems against such threats are covered in the final lesson.

At the end of the unit, students sit an assessment test comprising questions similar to those found on the Edexcel exam paper.

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The GCSE units have been written to satisfy the specification for Paper 1 of the 1CP2 Edexcel Computer Science GCSE.

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Inside the Unit...

  • Areas Covered

    • Lesson 1 Environmental issues
    • Lesson 2 Ethical issues
    • Lesson 3 Legislation and privacy
    • Lesson 4 Cyber security
    • Lesson 5 Assessment

    There are 4 worksheets, 4 homework tasks, and an assessment test with this free unit.

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