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The impact of digital technologies on employment is multifaceted, with both positive and negative consequences across various industries and job roles. 1. Reduction of Employment in Traditional Office Roles: Digital technologies have led to the automation of many routine tasks previously performed by humans in office environments. For example, payroll processing, typing pools, and even…
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Organizational issues associated with IT fault diagnosis in areas of IT Technical support can significantly impact business operations and customer satisfaction. Below are some key aspects to consider: 1. Fault Rectification Policy: A well-documented fault rectification policy is essential for documenting and tracking the resolution of IT faults. This policy should include detailed problem descriptions,…
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IT Technical support plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems and supporting different business functions within an organization. Here’s how IT support supports various businesses and functions: 1. Sales: IT support ensures that sales teams have access to customer relationship management (CRM) software, email systems, and communication tools to effectively…
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1. Productivity Software: Features: i) Word processing for creating and editing documents. ii) Email for communication. iii) Presentation software for creating slideshows. iv) PDF viewers/creators for handling documents. Functions: i) Use for Creating, editing, and formatting documents. ii) Use for Sending and receiving emails. iii) Use for Creating professional presentations. iv) Use for Viewing, creating,…
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What is a computer program? A computer program is a set of instructions written in a programming language that commands the computer to perform certain operations or tasks. It also acts as an intermediary between computer hardware and users that enables the manipulation of data or the execution of certain functions and operations. What is…
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Ethical conduct when using IT systems refers to behaviours and actions that align with moral principles, organizational policies, and legal requirements, promoting integrity, trust, and responsible use of technology. Unethical conduct, on the other hand, involves actions that violate ethical standards, disregard organizational policies, and may harm individuals, organizations, or society as a whole. Let’s explore examples of…
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In the setting of UK enactment and IT security arrangements, let’s consider how different laws and controls, including the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Common Information Security Control (GDPR), Computer Misuse Act 1990, Official Secrets Act 1989, and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003, impact IT frameworks and information…
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Ethical hacking, also known as infiltration testing, includes authorized endeavours to evaluate the security of IT frameworks and recognize vulnerabilities; sometimes recently, pernicious aggressors can misuse them. Here, I’ll clarify how distinctive testing and checking measures powerlessness filtering and entrance testing can be utilized to test for vulnerabilities and ensure IT frameworks and—data: 1. Vulnerability Scanning:…
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Biometrics Access Control Characteristics It requires people to engage with the biometric device in person for security authentication in buildings or certain restricted and secured areas. Benefits It improves security by offering a secured method and means of authentication for identification, keeping access data as credentials from being stolen or compromised, and thus minimising the…