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AP® Computer Science Principles · Unit 5 · Topic 5.1

Beneficial and Harmful Effects: Topic Checklist (Computer Science Principles 5.1)

Specific I can statements for beneficial and harmful effects of computing, each linked to the guide section and practice question that tests it.

Work through the list without notes. If you cannot do a statement, follow its link, then come back. Guide = study guide; Practice = practice questions.

Understanding

  • I can explain that not every effect of an innovation is anticipated. (Guide: “One effect, two views”; Practice Q2)
  • I can explain that one effect can be beneficial and harmful depending on who is affected. (Guide: “One effect, two views”; Practice Q3, Q9)
  • I can give examples of an innovation used beyond its intended purpose. (Guide: “Use beyond the intended purpose”; Practice Q1, Q7)
  • I can explain why scale and rapid sharing can magnify an effect. (Guide: “Use beyond the intended purpose”; Practice Q4)

Skills

  • I can analyse an innovation by purpose, users, effects, data and safeguards. (Guide: “A method for analysing an innovation”; Practice Q6)
  • I can name a beneficial effect and a harmful effect for named groups. (Guide: Worked example 1; Practice Q8, Q9)
  • I can propose a specific safeguard linked to a harm. (Guide: Worked examples 1 and 2; Practice question 10)

Reasoning

  • I can explain why developers cannot foresee every use, and what responsible developers do. (Guide: “What responsible developers do”; Practice Q5)
  • I can tell an unintended benefit from an unintended harm in a scenario. (Guide: Worked example 2; Practice Q7)
  • I can give a balanced answer without taking a side. (Guide: “Common misconceptions”; Practice question 10)

All ticked? Move on to the Topic 5.2 study guide, Digital Divide.

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