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This study guide covers the impact of computing on society, focusing on beneficial and harmful effects, the digital divide, computing bias, crowdsourcing, legal and ethical concerns (including intellectual property, copyright, and plagiarism), and safe computing practices (such as data privacy, encryption, and authentication). It aligns with AP Computer Science Principles Big Idea 5 and represents 21-26% of the AP exam.
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Question 1 of 11
Smartphones have drastically changed daily life. Is this an example of an intended consequence, an unintended consequence, or both?
Intended, as they were designed for communication
Unintended, as no one could have predicted the scale of their impact
Both, as they had intended purposes, but also unforeseen effects
Neither, as their impact is still ongoing and not yet fully understood