Ethical, social & cultural impacts1 / 9
What do we mean by 'impact'?
Computer Science doesn't just live in code — it changes society. The exam expects you to discuss the effects (positive and negative) of digital technology on six areas:
- Ethical — right vs wrong
- Legal — the law
- Social — how people interact
- Cultural — identity, values, what's 'normal'
- Environmental — energy, waste, pollution
- Privacy — who knows what about you
The exam loves 'discuss' questions worth 4–6 marks. Structure: point → explain → give real example.