ITE 115- Module 1

Which company was the first to develop a computer meant for personal use?

Apple

In a web app, where is data usually stored?

Cloud storage -- When you use a web app, the data is stored in the web app's server or in the cloud.

What does a B2C website use to track the items you select on the website?

Cookies -- RetailMeNot offers coupon codes for digital deals.

Haven runs an online bridal store called Haven Bridals. Her website is encrypted and uses a digital certificate. The website address for the store is http://www.havenbridals.com.

False -- An encrypted website connection displays https instead of http in the URL.

Which of the following is a web app?

Google docs -- Web apps run entirely in a browser. The apps reside on servers. Web apps are software used to perform a specific task.

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 knows she does not own a computer. Which of the following examples do you think Emma would show her mother as example of computer?

Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time. -- Embedded computers are usually very small and have limited hardware on their own but enhance the capabilities of everyday devices. Embedded computers perform a specific function based on the requirements of the product in which they reside.

Which technology device could be used to view a patient's internal organs?

Ingestible camera -- Patients can ingest smart pills that contain sensors to monitor medication or contain tiny cameras to enable a physician to view the patient's internal organs without invasive procedures.

Which of the following would be considered a professional networking website?

LinkedIn -- Professional networking website

Rogelio wants to buy appliances for his newly leased apartment. He looks for information on PriceGrabber, a comparison shopping website. Which of the following advantages do sites such as this offer?

Price comparisons from different vendors -- Comparison shopping websites such as PriceGrabber let one compare prices, specifications, and customer reviews for products from several vendors.

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

Scan code -- Transportation workers use handheld computers to scan codes on packages or containers of products before loading them on a vehicle, train, ship, or plane. You then can track the progress of your package as it makes it way to you.

Which type of website would allow Evan, an avid traveler, to share photos and videos with his friends?

Social networking website -- Online social networks or social media sites allow members to share their photos and stories with other registered users.

How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you?

They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "like" -- Although all of the ways mentioned produce data, advertisers selling products would be most interested in the data collected from social media and online ads, which track the websites you have visited and then provide ads targeted to your personal interests.

Claire wants to use a quote by a famous author in an article she is writing about the declining population of Great White sharks. She will not be infringing the copyright of the author if she makes a citation in the article.

True -- Ethically and legally, one can use other people's ideas in their works as long as they make formal citations.

Wolfram Alpha is an example of a search tool that can help you solve factual questions to help complete your homework.

True -- Wolfram Alpha provides tools to help solve factual problems without listing webpages.

What should you avoid doing when creating your online profile for potential employers?

Using humor or informal names -- When creating a professional online presence do not use humorous or informal names for your account profiles, blog, or domain name.

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

VR -- Augmented reality is a type of virtual reality that uses an image of an actual place or thing and adds digital information to it, such as a photo of a location overlaid with information about places of interest.

Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______.

a server on the Internet -- When one uses a web app, the data is stored on the Internet server on which the web app resides, or "in the cloud." This practice is known as "Cloud storage."

The teachers in the Mathematics Department want to increase student retention and success rates in all the math courses. They are interested in looking for something that will allow students to check their progress, take practice tests, and message instructors with questions. What would you recommend they consider?

A learning management system -- A college or university might use a learning management system to set up web-based training sites where students can check their progress in courses, take practice tests, and exchange messages with the instructor or other students

Jodi is travelling to San Francisco for a conference. She has stored her PowerPoint slides on Microsoft's web app. What could be of concern to her while presenting her slides?

A poor internet connection -- Web apps may run more slowly than installed apps, and can be accessed anytime, anywhere with a browser and Internet connection. The latest version will be available on the web app without installing updates. Since the work is stored on the app's website, space in her laptop will not matter.

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?

Augmented Reality -- a type of virtual reality. It uses an image of an actual place or thing and adds digital information to it; a photo with a location overlaid with information about places of interest.

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.

False -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is the technological use of logic and prior experience to stimulate human intelligence. Computers with AI collect information to make decisions, reach conclusions, and combine information in new ways, which is a form of learning.

If you want to become a digital citizen, you only have to buy a piece of technology.

False -- As a digital citizen, you should be familiar with how to use technology to become an educated and productive member of the digital world.

News360 is a search engine because it gathers, organizes, and then distributes web content.

False -- a content aggregator website. These websites gather, organize, and then distribute web content

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 -- Technology salespeople must possess strong people skills. Help desk specialists provide support by answering questions from employees to help them troubleshoot problems. The technology service and repair field provides preventative maintenance, component installations, and repair services to customers.

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

Information Technology -- Ebooks let students read and access content from their tablet or device and access digital assets like videos associated with the content.

What are "hits" that search engines list on the first page?

Most relevant results -- The most relevant results for the search term are listed on the first page. They are termed "hits."

What types of activities are ideal for a robot to perform?

Repetitive tasks -- Manufacturers use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to streamline production and ship products more quickly. With CAM, robots perform work that is too dangerous, detailed, or monotonous for people.

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. -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is the technological use of logic and prior experience to stimulate human intelligence. Computers with AI collect information to make decisions, reach conclusions, and combine information in new ways, which is a form of learning.

New cars embedded computer to make driving safer.

True -- Today's vehicles have many embedded computers. Recently, all new cars were required to include backup cameras and electronic stability control with the intent of making driving safer.

Alicia often shows short, engaging videos to her fifth-grade science students. She has more success using RhythmOne instead of Google to find appropriate videos. Which of the following most likely explains why?

Unlike Google, RhythmOne uses speech recognition to match the audio part of the video with the search term. -- Apart from a tool design specifically to search videos and multimedia, RhythmOne is a tool that uses speech recognition to match the audio part with the search keyword.

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?

Use a learning management system(LMS) to put lectures and tests online. -- A college might use a LMS to set up web-based training site where practice test, and exchange messages with the instructor or other students.

Gregory is researching the use of certain drugs for treating anemia in women living in a developing country. Which of the following approaches is the most focused on his research?

Use the web directories created by health research institutions. -- A human editor creates web directories. The directories are created by reviewing websites' credibility and reliability against the information the web directory provides.

Andy is writing an article and wants to verify a few facts. Which of the following websites is designed to provide answers to factual questions?

Wolfram Alpha -- Wolfram Alpha answers factual questions directly without listing webpages that might contain the answer.

Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information?

encryption -- A secure website uses "Encryption," a method that codes data as it is transmitted over a network, so it is readable only after decryption.

Nellie recently sold her old laptop directly to a student from different country using an e-commerce website. The website she used runs on B2B model.

false -- Only C2C (consumer-to-consumer) websites allow the sale of products directly from one individual to another.

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?

speech recognition software -- Screen reader technology uses audio output to describe the contents of the screen. A screen reader can read aloud webpages and documents or provide narration of the computer or device's actions. A screen reader can also read alternative text aloud so that the user can understand the image and its purpose.

Search engines use software that combs the web to find webpages and add new data about them to the database. What is this software called?

spiders -- The other name for spiders is crawlers. They comb the web to gather information about the webpages they visit.

An intelligent workplace uses technology to enable workers to connect to the company's network, communicate with each other, use productivity software and apps, and meet via web conferencing.

true -- An intelligent workplace uses technology to enable workers to connect to the company's network, communicate with each other, use productivity software and apps, and meet via web conferencing.