HW tech 1
In the U.S., genetically modified foods were primarily used in fast-food restaurants. a.True b.False
b
Nations have tended to move sequentially through each phase of technology, beginning with the lowest technology and moving higher with each step. a.True b.False
a
This term refers to the practical applications of science and knowledge to commercial and organizational activities. a.Technology. b.E-commerce. c.Agrarian. d.Semantic.
a
Figure 11.2 shows that Internet usage in developing nations has not even begun to catch up with developed countries. a.True b.False
b
A person's entitlement to protection from invasion of one's personal life is called the: a.Right of free speech. b.Declaration of independence. c.Right to privacy. d.Principle of freedom. Feedback
c
In the United States, the right to free speech: a.Is an absolute privilege to all citizens. b.Is a constant threat to every business. c.Must be weighed against the consequences for the community. d.Depends on state law.
c
The phase of technology that focuses on building material goods and manual labor is: a.Agrarian. b.Service. c.Industrial. d.Information.
c
The self-reinforcing feature of technology means that: a.Civilization develops at an uncontrollable pace. b.Developing economies demand newer and larger innovations. c.Technology acts as a multiplier to encourage its own faster development. d.An invention in one place is localized only. Feedback
c
One type of digital currency that operates outside the banking system using encrypted technology is: a.Mastercard. b.Blockchain. c.Cryptocoin. d.Bitcoin.
d
Some argue that publishing personal DNA sequencing results is unethical because: a.The results could compromise one's employment situation. b.Life insurance could be denied. c.The cost of health insurance could rise. d.All of these answers are correct.
d
What are the benefits of sequencing the human genome? a.Provides early diagnosis of diseases. b.Allows the development of generic drug therapies. c.Spurs new ways to prevent illnesses. d.Both of these answers are correct: Allows the development of generic drug therapies; and spurs new ways to prevent illnesses. Feedback
d
Which of the following is not a potential source of personal private data? a.Smartphones. b.Internet connections. c.Automobiles. d.Broadcast radio.
d
As of 2017 the volume of global spam email messages has declined primarily due to: a.Increased anti-spam protections. b.Less interference by governments. c.Consumers utilizing the Do Not Call option. d.A decrease in the number of emails.
a
Businesses and governments often clash over who should have access to personal data found on devices such as smartphones and automobile black boxes. a.True b.False
a
Individual privacy increased dramatically following the Information Age. a.True b.False
b
Invasion of privacy through technology is best exemplified by: a.The neighbor video recording his dog in his own yard. b.Your car's GPS tracking you at every location. c.A friend taking photos of the ocean with her smartphone. d.Your mom's home assistant reminding her to pay the power bill.
b
Microsoft launched a program in 2017 to bring the Internet to more of rural America using: a.Radio waves. b.Unused broadcast channels. c.Blank spaces. d.Thousands of miles of cable. Feedback
b
Nondemocratic governments tend to fiercely protect the public's intellectual property rights. a.True b.False
b
The current phase of technology is the service society. a.True b.False
b
A compulsion to engage in rewarding behaviors, despite negative consequences is called: a.Tissue engineering. b.Physical dependency. c.Behavioral addiction. d.Facebook fatigue.
c
A technological application that uses biological systems or living organisms to make or modify products or processes for specific use is called: a.Biosphere outcome. b.Metatechnology. c.Biology. d.Biotechnology.
d
Many rapid changes in technology over the past few decades were facilitated by: a.Artificial intelligence. b.Wireless networks. c.Processing of enormous amounts of data. d.All of these answers are correct.
d
The information phase of technology primarily requires: a.Sales and services. b.Intellectual and electronic skills. c.Manual and machine skills. d.The same skills as needed in previous phases.
b
The place where information is stored, ideas are described, and communication takes place in and through an electronic network of linked systems is called: a.The personal computer. b.Cyberspace. c.Cloud computing. d.Communication.
b