Question 1

You are on vacation and want to see where all the restaurants and trendy shops are in relation to your hotel. You remember there is an app on your phone that will use your location and show you that information. What is the app using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chip-and-pin technology
B)  Augmented reality
C)  Kiosk
D)  Digital literacy

Question 2

How do delivery companies track packages?

Accepted Answer

A)  They use a learning management system.
B)  They use code-scanning technology.
C)  They use GPS.
D)  They use robotic arms to load packages.

Question 3

How would you describe an intelligent workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  Its workers all telecommute and use the cloud.
B)  It uses technology to enable workers to connect and communicate.
C)  It has a bring your own device (BYO
D)  policy allowing online collaboration.
D)  It holds meetings only via web conferencing and markets itself over social media.

Question 4

Before going into space, astronauts spend many hours training on flight simulators allowing them to learn how to fly without life and death consequences. How would you describe the technology the flight simulator is using?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is acting as a robot.
B)  It is using virtual reality.
C)  It is a type of artificial intelligence.
D)  It is serving as a digital assistant.

Question 5

Which of the following is the science that combines technology and engineering?

Accepted Answer

A)  Robotics
B)  Natural language processing
C)  Augmented reality
D)  Digital citizenship

Question 6

How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microprocessors are the size of your thumb and integrated circuits are the size of your hand.
B)  Microprocessors are faster, smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits.
C)  Microprocessors control the flow of electrons and integrated circuits control the flow of protons.
D)  Microprocessors include tape and disk storage whereas integrated circuits are part of an operating system.

Question 7

Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?

Accepted Answer

A)  integrated circuits, microprocessors, vacuum tubes, transistors, personal computers
B)  transistors, vacuum tubes, integrated circuits, personal computers, microprocessors
C)  vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers
D)  microprocessors, vacuum tubes, transistors, personal computers, integrated circuits

Question 8

You can avoid electronic waste by replacing devices every time a new version comes out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Embedded computers usually are small and have limited hardware but enhance the capabilities of everyday devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional space.

Accepted Answer

A)  Virtual reality (VR) 
B)  Internet of Things (IoT) 
C)  Natural language processing
D)  Green computing

Question 11

Jorge saw a computer named Watson on the game show Jeopardy and was surprised at how many answers Watson was able to get correct, especially because the math problems involved solving equations. Watson was using augmented reality to solve the problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An intelligent workplace uses technology to allow workers to be productive whether they are in the office or working from home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Joaquim wants to create a strong professional online presence so employers will be interested in him and seek him out. What would be your best advice for him?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell him to use the picture from Spring Break as he has a great tan and the beach is a good background.
B)  Tell him to upload P D F of his resume so no one can make changes to it and be sure to include links to the article he wrote.
C)  Tell him to make sure his Facebook settings are marked public as employers today want to see that their employees know how to have fun.
D)  Tell him to be sure to put a humorous quote on his site to show he has a funny side.

Question 14

In a large business, the _____ Department makes sure that all the computer operations, mobile devices, and networks run smoothly.

Accepted Answer

A)  Human Resources
B)  Information Technology
C)  Engineering
D)  Personal Computing

Question 15

You work for a company that is losing sales because it takes days to manufacture products. What technology can you suggest the company use to speed production?

Accepted Answer

A)  commercial virtual reality
B)  telecommuting
C)  computer-aided manufacturing
D)  automated vehicles

Question 16

What technology can collect information to make decisions, reach conclusions, and combine information in new ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  robotics
B)  artificial intelligence (AI) 
C)  virtual reality (VR) 
D)  embedded computers

Question 17

_____ is an environment where processors are embedded in objects that communicate with one another via the Internet or wireless networks.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Internet of Things
B)  An intelligent workplace
C)  Augmented reality
D)  Assistive technology

Question 18

Tameka is expecting a baby and her partner wants to make sure he can get her to the hospital on the day of delivery using the fastest route possible regardless of time of day. How should he decide which technology to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should choose a product that uses natural language processing, so he can type in where he wants to go.
B)  He should choose a digital assistant that guesses where he wants to go based on the date.
C)  He should choose a navigation app with artificial intelligence that can provide information about preferred routes.
D)  He should choose an app with augmented reality that displays points of interest as he drives.

Question 19

Akira has a mobility impairment that makes it difficult to type on a keyboard. What technology can she use to create written documents without using a keyboard?

Accepted Answer

A)  closed captioning
B)  speech recognition software
C)  Braille printer
D)  audio book

Question 20

What technology is being used when you are sent an email saying you can track your package?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scan code
B)  LMS
C)  CAM
D)  M2M

Exam 1: Impact of Digital Technology

_____ is an environment where processors are embedded in objects that communicate with one another via the Internet or wireless networks.

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Jorge saw a computer named Watson on the game show Jeopardy and was surprised at how many answers Watson was able to get correct, especially because the math problems involved solving equations. Watson was using augmented reality to solve the problems.

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How would you describe an intelligent workplace?

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How do delivery companies track packages?

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_____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional space.

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Embedded computers usually are small and have limited hardware but enhance the capabilities of everyday devices.

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Which of the following is the science that combines technology and engineering?

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An intelligent workplace uses technology to allow workers to be productive whether they are in the office or working from home.

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You are on vacation and want to see where all the restaurants and trendy shops are in relation to your hotel. You remember there is an app on your phone that will use your location and show you that information. What is the app using?

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Akira has a mobility impairment that makes it difficult to type on a keyboard. What technology can she use to create written documents without using a keyboard?

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You can avoid electronic waste by replacing devices every time a new version comes out.

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What technology is being used when you are sent an email saying you can track your package?

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Joaquim wants to create a strong professional online presence so employers will be interested in him and seek him out. What would be your best advice for him?

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Tameka is expecting a baby and her partner wants to make sure he can get her to the hospital on the day of delivery using the fastest route possible regardless of time of day. How should he decide which technology to use?

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Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?

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You work for a company that is losing sales because it takes days to manufacture products. What technology can you suggest the company use to speed production?

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How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit?

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In a large business, the _____ Department makes sure that all the computer operations, mobile devices, and networks run smoothly.

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Before going into space, astronauts spend many hours training on flight simulators allowing them to learn how to fly without life and death consequences. How would you describe the technology the flight simulator is using?

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What technology can collect information to make decisions, reach conclusions, and combine information in new ways?

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