Chapter Four

Question 1

1. What is the role of hardware and software in the context of information and communication technologies?

Answer 1

Question 1

2. List TWO technologies that assist farmers to make decisions

Answer 1

The Teagasc eprofit monitor.

It can look in detail at each individual enterprise (dairy, cattle, sheep, etc). With it you can compare your farm to the previous year and to other farms.

It’s an online financial analysis program that can monitor, analyse and plan.

PastureBase Ireland a grassland measurement database.

Nutrient Management Planner Online (NMP-online): An online system for developing nutrient management plans.

Teagasc online calculators.

Teagasc cost control planner - a Microsoft excel spreadsheet based program that is used to record receipts and payments for a farm business as a first step to preparing farm accounts.

Question 2

3. What is an ergonomic Injury?

Answer 2

Ergonomic injury are injuries due to incorrect sitting and repetitive movements over prolonged periods.

Question 3

4. List TWO good netiquette tips

Answer 3

Question 4

5. List ONE way you can physically protect your farm data

Answer 4

Question 5

How to protect against viruses

Answer 5