ISDS 1100 Exam 1 – introductory decision sciences practice exam questions with answers and
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____ is an environment where processors are embedded in objects that communicate with one
another via the Internet or wireless networks. - correct answer ✔✔The Internet of Things
____ is the gap between those who have access to technology and its resources and
information, especially on the Internet, and those who do not. - correct answer ✔✔The Digital
Divide
____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a
three-dimensional space. - correct answer ✔✔Virtual Reality (VR)
A smart refrigerator can use ____ to detect when you are running low on milk, and then send a
reminder to you on a wireless network. - correct answer ✔✔Sensors
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? - correct answer
✔✔Speech Recognition Software
Bryan has diabetes and he is not good about taking his medications or even checking his insulin
levels. His doctor has recently started using mobile health (mHealth). How will Bryan's doctor's
use of mHealth help Bryan get his diabetes under control? - correct answer ✔✔He will receive
text reminders to take his medications and check his insulin.
Angeline is deaf. To adhere with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) how can technology
help her compete in a hearing world? - correct answer ✔✔Captioning software can be used to
transcribe what is being said.
At the beginning of the school year, each classroom was given one box of copy paper to make all
their copies for the year. How do you think the teachers will be able to make that one box last
,all year long? - correct answer ✔✔Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the
need for paper printouts.
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? - correct answer ✔✔It is virtual reality (VR).
Jason mailed a package to his brother three days ago. He wants to see if it has arrived yet. What
technology will enable him to track his package? - correct answer ✔✔The code on the package
that is scanned at each leg of the journey.
Dave and Pietro are active in the National Guard. Halfway through the semester, they receive
orders to report to duty. How can their professor use technology to allow them to complete the
course? - correct answer ✔✔Use a learning management system (LMS) to put lectures and tests
online.
Emma tried to explain to her mother that computers are everywhere. Her mother does not
believe her, and challenges Emma to find a computer in their home. Which of the following
examples do you think Emma would show her mother as example of a computer? - correct
answer ✔✔Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the
same time.
How are delivery drivers able to meet the delivery timelines selected by customers when
purchasing products? - correct answer ✔✔They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays.
How are the ways AI learn similar to how you learn? - correct answer ✔✔Both use past
experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses.
How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you? - correct
answer ✔✔They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "likes".
, How do delivery companies track packages? - correct answer ✔✔They use code-scanning
technology.
How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit? - correct answer
✔✔Microprocessors are faster, smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits.
How will technology help people with disabilities become more transportation independent? -
correct answer ✔✔Automated vehicles will be developed.
How would you describe an intelligent workplace? - correct answer ✔✔It uses technology to
enable workers to connect and communicate.
If you want to use evidence found on computers, networks, and other devices to help solve
crimes, then which of the following careers is a match for you? - correct answer ✔✔Digital
Forensics
In a large business, the ____ Department makes sure that all the computer operations, mobile
devices, and networks run smoothly. - correct answer ✔✔Information Technology
In the 1980s movie, Wargames, the computer was taught to play chess, checkers, tic tac toe,
and other strategy games. How would you describe the developers' goal in teaching the
computer these games? - correct answer ✔✔The developers were using artificial intelligence.
John 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 to him? - correct answer ✔✔Tell him to
upload a PDF of his resume so no one can make changes to it and be sure to include links to
articles he wrote.
Juan is interested in getting a job in a technology field. He is interested in protecting dat form
threats, and stopping hackers and viruses. Which job would should Juan apply for? - correct
answer ✔✔Information Security
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____ is an environment where processors are embedded in objects that communicate with one
another via the Internet or wireless networks. - correct answer ✔✔The Internet of Things
____ is the gap between those who have access to technology and its resources and
information, especially on the Internet, and those who do not. - correct answer ✔✔The Digital
Divide
____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a
three-dimensional space. - correct answer ✔✔Virtual Reality (VR)
A smart refrigerator can use ____ to detect when you are running low on milk, and then send a
reminder to you on a wireless network. - correct answer ✔✔Sensors
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? - correct answer
✔✔Speech Recognition Software
Bryan has diabetes and he is not good about taking his medications or even checking his insulin
levels. His doctor has recently started using mobile health (mHealth). How will Bryan's doctor's
use of mHealth help Bryan get his diabetes under control? - correct answer ✔✔He will receive
text reminders to take his medications and check his insulin.
Angeline is deaf. To adhere with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) how can technology
help her compete in a hearing world? - correct answer ✔✔Captioning software can be used to
transcribe what is being said.
At the beginning of the school year, each classroom was given one box of copy paper to make all
their copies for the year. How do you think the teachers will be able to make that one box last
,all year long? - correct answer ✔✔Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the
need for paper printouts.
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? - correct answer ✔✔It is virtual reality (VR).
Jason mailed a package to his brother three days ago. He wants to see if it has arrived yet. What
technology will enable him to track his package? - correct answer ✔✔The code on the package
that is scanned at each leg of the journey.
Dave and Pietro are active in the National Guard. Halfway through the semester, they receive
orders to report to duty. How can their professor use technology to allow them to complete the
course? - correct answer ✔✔Use a learning management system (LMS) to put lectures and tests
online.
Emma tried to explain to her mother that computers are everywhere. Her mother does not
believe her, and challenges Emma to find a computer in their home. Which of the following
examples do you think Emma would show her mother as example of a computer? - correct
answer ✔✔Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the
same time.
How are delivery drivers able to meet the delivery timelines selected by customers when
purchasing products? - correct answer ✔✔They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays.
How are the ways AI learn similar to how you learn? - correct answer ✔✔Both use past
experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses.
How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you? - correct
answer ✔✔They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "likes".
, How do delivery companies track packages? - correct answer ✔✔They use code-scanning
technology.
How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit? - correct answer
✔✔Microprocessors are faster, smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits.
How will technology help people with disabilities become more transportation independent? -
correct answer ✔✔Automated vehicles will be developed.
How would you describe an intelligent workplace? - correct answer ✔✔It uses technology to
enable workers to connect and communicate.
If you want to use evidence found on computers, networks, and other devices to help solve
crimes, then which of the following careers is a match for you? - correct answer ✔✔Digital
Forensics
In a large business, the ____ Department makes sure that all the computer operations, mobile
devices, and networks run smoothly. - correct answer ✔✔Information Technology
In the 1980s movie, Wargames, the computer was taught to play chess, checkers, tic tac toe,
and other strategy games. How would you describe the developers' goal in teaching the
computer these games? - correct answer ✔✔The developers were using artificial intelligence.
John 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 to him? - correct answer ✔✔Tell him to
upload a PDF of his resume so no one can make changes to it and be sure to include links to
articles he wrote.
Juan is interested in getting a job in a technology field. He is interested in protecting dat form
threats, and stopping hackers and viruses. Which job would should Juan apply for? - correct
answer ✔✔Information Security
