Simone just received a letter from her health care provider telling her she can create
an account online that will give her access to all her health records. How would you
describe what her provider is encouraging his patients to engage with? - A mobile
health app (mHealth)
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? - The developers were using artificial
intelligence.
Your Uber driver just showed up to pick you up and when you open the car door, you
notice that the human is in the passenger seat and no one is sitting in the driver's
seat. You realize this is a self-driving car. You are pretty excited to experience this
new technology, but also have reservations. Based on what you have researched,
which of the following might be one of your reservations? - Self-driving cars
contribute to accidents caused by distracted driving.
What should you avoid doing when creating your online profile for potential
employers? - Using humor or informal names.
Which of the following is a technology designed for use in manufacturing? - machine-
to-machine (M2M) communications
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? - It is using virtual reality.
The local community college wants to increase its online offerings. To do so, the
college will most likely need to purchase a(n) ______. - learning management
system (LMS)
In a large business, the _____ Department makes sure that all the computer
operations, mobile devices, and networks run smoothly. - Information Technology
How are the ways AI learns similar to how you learn? - Both use past experiences to
predict likely outcomes and responses.
The fifth grade class at the local elementary school is doing a class project on
recycling and wants to involve the entire community. How could they inform
community members about their project using social networking? - They could create
a hashtag and post on social media.
Juan is interested in getting a job in the technology field. He is interested in
protecting data from threats, and stopping hackers and viruses. Which job would
should Juan apply for? - Information security.
_____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that
appears as a three-dimensional space. - Virtual reality (VR)
, Which of the following technologies assists users that have a visual disability? -
screen readers
Which company was the first to develop a computer meant for personal use? - Apple
What types of activities are ideal for a robot to perform? - Repetitive tasks
Which of the following is NOT true about mobile health? - The need for visits to the
doctor's office is increased.
How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to
you? - They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "likes."
Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest? -
vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers
Why do companies use online collaborative productivity software? - to allow
employees to share, edit, and comment on documents
Which technology device could be used to view a patient's internal organs? -
Ingestible camera
What technology is being used when you are sent an email saying you can track
your package? - Scan code
You and your best friend have both created online career profiles. Within a week,
your friend has had three calls for interviews and another 19 companies have viewed
his profile. Your profile has had only two views. You ask your friend to review your
profile and he finds a problem with it. Which of the following would be a problem for
your online career profile? - A humorous profile name
An intelligent workplace uses technology to allow workers to be productive whether
they are in the office or working from home. - True
Which of the following is an example of an embedded computer? - adaptive cruise
control system
Taran wants to work in the technology field but is unsure of which career to pursue.
He has been told he has strong people skills; he is good at figuring out what is wrong
with computers and fixing them; and he is patient and helpful when others do not
know how to use computers. As his college advisor, which technology careers would
you suggest he explore? - Help desk support
Daniella mailed a package to her brother three days ago. She wants to see if it has
arrived yet. What technology will enable her to track her package? - The code on the
package that is scanned at each leg of the journey.
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, as she