Chapter 1: Technology in Action
c) cognitive surplus.
All of the following are current focuses of AI research EXCEPT: a)perception. b)knowledge representation. c) cognitive surplus. d)natural language processing.
False
Artificial intelligence systems think exactly like human beings do. True or False
d) all of the above.
Being computer literate includes being able to: a)avoid spam, adware, and spyware. b)use the web effectively. c)diagnose and fix hardware and software problems. d) all of the above.
c)a subscription-style business model made possible by technology.
Bike sharing programs like Citi Bike are an example of: a)principled psychology. b)crowdsourcing. c)a subscription-style business model made possible by technology. d)crowdfunding.
d) Kickstarter and GoFundMe.
Crowdfunding sites include: a)Citi Bike and Zipcar. b)Bing and Google. c)Amazon and Kiva. d)Kickstarter and GoFundMe.
True
Hactivism is different from cyberterrorism. True or False
True
Intellectual property can be legally protected even though it is not a physical object. True or False
d) all of the above.
Intellectual property: a)is the result of someone's creative work and design. b)can be protected legally by the patent system. c)can include works of music, film, or engineering design. d) all of the above.
c) increase the pace of research in finding and producting vaccines.
Sophisticated modeling software is helping international researchers: a)create more intricate screenplays and movie scripts. b)market new types of products to a wider audience. c)increase the pace of research in finding and producing vaccines. d)analyze computer systems to gather potential legal evidence.
b) shows that a free software product can have great value.
The crisis-mapping tool Ushahidi: a)is only available in the US. b)shows that a free software product can have great value. c)relies on people using their desktop computing power to help others. d)prevents 2-way dialog between people.
c) Conduct a genealogic study of your extended family.
Which of the following actions would NOT help to identify your personal ethics? a)Identify the influences of your work environment. b)Describe yourself. c) Conduct a genealogic study of your extended family. d)Prepare a list of values that are most important to you.
d)Unethical behavior is always illegal.
Which of the following statements is FALSE? a)Life experience affects an individual's personal ethics. b)Individuals who have no sense of right or wrong exhibit amoral behavior. c)Ethical decisions are usually influenced by personal ethics. d)Unethical behavior is always illegal.
b)Less sharing of the work we produce
Which of the following would not impact the digital divide? a)A decline in the price of internet access. b)Less sharing of the work we produce. c)Expansion of free wifi connectivity in major cities. d)Legislation allowing communications companies to charge per website for access.
False
The move toward access instead of ownership is a sign of cognitive surplus. True or False
False
Web-based databases cannot be used to help investigators solve criminal cases. True or False
