Health and Ethical Issues ：練習問題

Which of the following technologies is primarily used to provide equity of access for users who are unable to use a standard keyboard due to physical disabilities?

When considering ergonomics in an ICT environment, which of the following practices is specifically categorized as an ergonomic consideration in software design rather than physical furniture or hardware placement?

A bank launches a new mobile application that uses advanced biometric facial recognition for login. However, the system fails to accurately identify many elderly users whose facial features have changed significantly over time, and it lacks an alternative voice-command or high-contrast simplified interface. This is a failure of Universal Design. Which of the following groups is primarily experiencing an equity of access issue here?

Which of the following best describes the digital divide?

A new public e-service portal is launched, offering various government services online. However, it relies heavily on complex visual CAPTCHAs and requires fine motor control for precise mouse movements. Which aspect of equity of access is primarily overlooked in this design?

Name one common health hazard related to prolonged viewing of a computer screen and suggest a simple ergonomic practice to mitigate it.

What does equity of access mean in the context of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and what is one non-financial barrier that can prevent it?

Prolonged use of ICT can lead to various health issues.

(a) Identify one common physical health hazard associated with heavy computer use. (1 mark)

(b) Suggest three specific ergonomic practices to prevent the hazard identified in (a), and briefly explain how each practice helps. (3 marks)

A large corporation implements a new 'Cloud Collaboration' suite for its employees. Shortly after, several staff members report increased technostress and physical discomfort from working long hours at home.

(a) Suggest two specific software ergonomic features that could be added to the user interface of the collaboration suite to help reduce mental fatigue and stress. (2 marks)

(b) Differentiate between Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and a posture-related injury in terms of their typical physical causes in a computer-based workplace. (2 marks)