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Societal Impact — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 11 · Computer Science

What Societal Impact covers in CBSE Class 11 Computer Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Computer Science syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 Computer Science · 2026-27

Topics in Societal Impact

1

Digital Footprints

  • A digital footprint is the trail of data left behind by online activity.
  • Digital footprints are created when websites are visited, emails are sent, forms are filled, tickets are booked, or apps are used.
  • A digital footprint may be created with or without awareness.
2

Digital Society, Netizen, and Etiquettes

  • Digital society means daily activities are increasingly driven by online transactions and digital technologies.
  • A digital citizen or netizen is anyone who uses digital technology along with the Internet.
  • A good netizen follows safe, ethical, and legal digital behaviour.
3

Data Protection and Intellectual Property Rights

  • Data protection is mainly about privacy of digitally stored data.
  • Sensitive data includes biometric information, health information, financial information, and personal documents, images, audios, or videos.
  • Sensitive data should be protected using encryption, authentication, and other secure methods.
4

Cyber Crime

  • Cyber crime is a criminal activity carried out in a digital environment.
  • In cyber crime, either the computer is the target or the computer is used as a tool to commit the crime.
  • Cyber crime can affect individuals, groups, organisations, or countries.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Societal impact of digital technologies

Digital footprintDigital society and netizenData protectionIntellectual Property RightsViolation of IPRPublic access and open source softwareCyber crimeIndian IT Act

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Societal Impact for CBSE Class 11 Computer Science?
Key topics in Societal Impact include Digital Footprints, Digital Society, Netizen, and Etiquettes, Data Protection and Intellectual Property Rights, Cyber Crime. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Societal Impact for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 57 practice questions on Societal Impact. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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