Impact of
Computers on Society
Directions: Please use a piece of
notebook or lined paper to write your answers to the following questions below.
You may work with the other two classmates in your row. Just hand in one answer
sheet with all three students’ names on
the top.
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1. Name 3 jobs/occupations that mainly use computers and essentially, wouldn’t
be able to function without them.
2. Name 2 movies that use computer animation (feel free to list movies that are
not listed in the article if you know of any).
3. What were the first computers like, when were they invented, and why were
they invented… to play games or talk to friends online? (not
likely). Please give a few sentences for this response.
4. List 3
ways computers have impacted society. For example, if it weren’t for computers
we would not have cell phones, or discovered cures for diseases. Now you list 3
more ways computers have helped society.
5. Name a few ways you have benefited from computers and technology. How have
computers helped you?
