MIS 111 Exam 3
A feature of an object that limits possible (often incorrect) uses of a device is known as:
A. A constraint ** B. False causality C. A visible metaphor D. A conceptual distinction E. An affordance
In the management of the Eller College of Management's website, which of the following is considered as the highest priority in the website transformation process?
A. Defined audience ** B. Consistent design and navigation C. Enhance interactive components D. Timely and easy updates E. Usability on desktop and mobile
What technology has been used for such diverse applications as reducing counterfeiting tickets at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, tracking lost pets, and toll collecting on highways?
A. RFID ** B. SCOR C. MRP-II D. Infrared E. CFAR
In our discussion of the Eller websites, issues such as user interface consistency, design standards, and branding are all components contributing to what larger issue?
A. Website Value Proposition ** B. Information privacy C. Six Sigma Certification D. Spatial frequency reuse E. Information Transparency
Which of the POUR principles of accessibility focuses on the need to convert non-textual information into another format, such as from audio to text?
A. Converting the non-textual information makes the content more perceivable ** B. Converting the non-textual information makes the content more operable C. Converting the non-textual information makes the content more understandable D. Converting the non-textual information makes the content more robust E. Converting the non-textual information makes the content more confidential
In the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) "http://www.arizona.edu", what does ".edu" define?
A. Domain ** B. Browser C. Protocol D. Resource E. Server
Operating unregulated WiFi networks, clickers, Bluetooth headsets, cordless telephones, and microwave ovens using the same 2.4GHz ISM frequency range in close proximity to one another might result in what problem?
A. Interference ** B. Attenuation C. Multi-path D. Line-of-sight E. Right-of-way
What IOT technology discussed in class could be used to identify shoppers and allow products to "introduce" (recommend) themselves to a shopper?
A. RFID Tags ** B. Geotagging C. Product Metadata D. Crowdsourcing E. Folksonomies
Using an icon with characteristics that are familiar to a user, such as a shopping cart, to suggests the correct usage is known as:
A. A visible metaphor ** B. False causality C. A constraint D. A conceptual distinction E. An affordance
In the video case about Dr. Chiu's Smartrek application, which of the following was not an incentive used to encourage driver participation?
A. Ability to find other people for carpooling ** B. Possibility of avoiding traffic congestion C. Ability to earn points for charity D. Ability to help the community E. Ability to earn prizes and gift
Physical properties (shape, texture, color, etc.) of an object that allow someone to use an object correctly without the need for labels or instructions are known as
A. Affordances ** B. Constraints C. Distinctions D. Feedback E. Models
Using the location of a device, the identity of the user, and information about the object itself, what technology offers context-aware interactions with devices?
A. Augmented Reality ** B. Artificial Intelligence C. Autonomic Computing D. Smart Worlds E. Temporal Computing
What short-range wireless technology is commonly to connect smartphones with hands-free headsets for telephone calls and listening to music?
A. Bluetooth ** B. WiMax C. Wavelength D. Spectrum E. Photon
Which web hosting option is generally considered the most scalable and flexible, but still requires software and server technical expertise?"
A. Cloud hosting vendors, such as Amazon Web Services ** B. Commercial hosting vendors, such as GoDaddy C. Internal hosting provided by a company itself D. Private hosting on a personal computer or home-based server E. Absolute addressing URL hosting vendors, such as IMG-based tags
What type of analysis evaluates the trade-offs with respect to making a decision on whether to purchase a new computer vs. continuing running older, less efficient computers?
A. Economic analysis ** B. Process analysis C. Management analysis D. Impact analysis E. Cognitive analysis
According to our guest speaker who spoke on managing the development of Eller websites, what is the most important skill a business person working with technology should have?
A. Effective communication skills ** B. Understanding cost management C. Ability to work under pressure D. Knowledge of content management systems E. Ability to work independently
What category of location-based services would best describe products such as "location- based gaming", "social networking," and "find a friend"?
A. Entertainment ** B. Mobile Resource Management C. Information Services D. Personal Security E. Social Networking
From a user's perspective, perceived affordances would include actual perceptible design affordances and what other category of perceptual affordances?
A. False or fake design affordances ** B. Correct rejection of design characteristics that are not affordances C. Hidden design affordances D. Design mitigation affordances E. Accessible affordances
In the Avnet Tech Trends video case, shutting off personal computer at night is an excellent example of what order of environmental sustainability?
A. First order issues related to existence ** B. Zero order social and behavioral contracts C. Second order issues related to application substitution D. Third order issues related to socio-economic structural changes E. Obsolescence- and disposal- related forth order issues
Satellites used for data communications that appear to be stationary from a fixed location on earth are placed in what type of orbit?
A. Geosynchronous orbit** B. Polar orbit C. Mid-earth orbit D. Elliptical orbit E. Commercial orbit
In the McGinn model of design, the least common category of design elements would be related to what factor in the McGinn model?
A. Individual ** B. Context C. Culture D. Human Sensory E. Group
In the History of the Cell Phone video case, how did the use of cellular phones change the way in which calls were made?
A. Instead of calling a place, calls to cellular telephones were associated with a person ** B. Calling a cellular telephone required the assistance of an operator C. A new system of telephone numbers were required to call cellular phones D. Cellular telephones could only call telephones within the local calling area E. Cellular telephones improved the sound quality that customers experiences
Which of the following issues related to wireless communication would NOT be a problem for an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system?
A. Line-of-sight ** B. Monitoring C. Attenuation D. Interference E. Multi-path
In general, what you think of as the quality of your network connection speed when you are using your PC, iPad, or Smartphone is most influenced by which of the following?
A. Local Tier-3 ISPs ** B. Backbone Tier-1 ISPs C. Regional Tier-2 ISPs D. Location of the content provider's servers E. Protocols used for Layer-1 transmission
What term is used to describe the information collected describing the action (i.e., location, time, place, etc.) as opposed to the data itself?
A. Metadata ** B. Hashtagging C. Entities D. Packets E. Accommodations
An unobstructed, straight line-of-sight path between a transmitter and receiver is required by which of the following high-speed, commercial wireless network technologies?
A. Microwave ** B. 802.11 Wi-Fi C. Bluetooth D. 3G Cellular E. Broadcast Radio
In a packet-switched data communication network, which of the following is true:
A. Packets can be lost or become corrupted between the sender and receiver ** B. All packets from a sender follow the same path through the network to the receiver C. All packets always follow the shortest path (fewest hops) through the network D. All packets from a sender always arrive at the receiver in same order they were sent E. The path packets follow in the network can never be changed if a data link fails
When printing a document, which of the following strategies would result in the most significant energy savings?
A. Printing a document on both sides of the paper (duplex printing) ** B. Using wireless communication to increase data transmission speed C. Printing a document in monochrome (black and white) D. Printing a document with smaller fonts E. Adding an energy meter to a printer
In the video case describing the use of RFID, the use of RFID was focused on improving inventory accuracy, reduce theft, and improve sales margins in what industry?
A. Retail Sales of Clothing and Apparel ** B. Health care equipment C. Pet care and grooming services D. Electronics and technology E. Automobile parts and services
In the Thoughtful Design video case, Don Norman explained cultural perceptions in design through the use of what common, everyday item?
A. Salt and pepper shakers ** B. Opening and closing a door C. A shopping cart D. The signs on restroom doors E. Trash and cigarette waste containers
In the video case describing the TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) presented by Vint Cref, what analogy in the real world did he use to describe TCP?
A. Sending information taped to post cards ** B. Sending information using radio transmitters C. Sending information using secret messages D. Sending information encoded with barcodes E. Sending information using the sematic web
What term is used to describe the ethically-questionable practice of consumers buying products online after examining them in brick-and-mortar stores?
A. Showrooming ** B. P-commerce C. Semantic Web D. Hybrid Business E. Non-repudiation
As confirmed by our in-class poll, what is the most likely action an owner will take with their old computer or telephone after purchasing a new device?
A. Store it ** B. Sell it C. Recycle it D. Discard it E. Donate it
The University of Arizona Green Fund is an example of what type of sustainability program?
A. Student engagement ** B. Faculty scholarship C. Campus operations D. Administrative leadership E. Facilities planning
When displaying a webpage, such as http://www.u.arizona.edu/~wilbur, what is the name of the directory the web browser will check in the "wilbur" account for the "index.html" website?
A. The "public_html" directory ** B. The "home" directory C. The "www" directory D. The "web" directory E. The "wilbur" directory
Applications such as "find a friend" (FourSquare), driving directions (Smartrek), roadside assistance (OnStar), and fleet management (UPS and FedEx) are all examples of services that have been enhanced by knowing what?
A. The location of the requester ** B. The identity of the requester C. The time the request was made D. The age of the requester E. The number of people making requests
In the video case describing the TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) presented by Vint Cref, what common problem did his analogy using the postal service to email a page from a book have with sending TCP packets?
A. The message might get lost and not delivered ** B. The message might get changed in route C. The message might not get sent D. The message might be illegible E. The message might be in the wrong language
Assume you need to put a sign that says "PUSH" on a door handle to explain the correct way to operate the door. The "PUSH" sign helps a user understand what aspect of usability?
A. The sign explains a false affordance ** B. The sign explains a perceptible affordance C. The sign explains a correct rejection D. The sign explains a hidden affordance E. The sign explains a consistent affordance
As I move farther away from campus, I notice that my UAWiFi connection gets progressively weaker. What factor will always cause this to occur?
A. The signal strength is lost due to attenuation ** B. The signal blocked by strong encryption C. The signal cannot be received due to interference D. The signal is blocked due to right-of-way restrictions E. The maximum packet hop count is exceeded
With respect to a product's design, who forms (determines) the "mental model" of a system's user interface?
A. The users of the product ** B. The designers of the product C. The company's senior management D. The writers of the product's instructional manual E. The government regulators overseeing the industry
Which of the following would motivate businesses to create accessible eCommerce websites for their customers?
A. The website is likely easier for all users to navigate B. Usable designs are often better designs C. To capitalize on a larger base of potential customers D. To comply with ADA and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act E. All (A-D) of the above **
What common function do "HTTP", "TCP" and "IP" share?
A. They all define internet-based protocols ** B. They all are website domains C. They all are data encryption methods D. They are abbreviations for physical media E. They are common computer viruses
Which of the information layers in the Internet of Things model focuses on the communication networks that connect the sensors that actually collect the data?
A. Transmission Layer ** B. Generation Layer C. Processing Layer D. Application Layer E. Metadata Layer
Universal or accessible design should be viewed as a subset of what larger design issue?
A. Usability ** B. Affordances C. Constraints D. Metaphors E. Distinctions
The benefits of using RFID from what category (driver) include offering new services, new and enhanced product features, and improved customer relationship management (CRM)?
A. Value Generation ** B. Cost reduction C. Increased Security D. Meeting legal requirements E. Increasing customer satisfaction
